Fancy Grilled Cheese and Sundried Tomato Sandwich

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (Mass Appeal) - It's hot outside, and so the last thing you want to do it raise the temp inside the house when you're making a meal.  Daniel Martinez is the owner of Grub Sandwiches in Northampton showed us how to make a fancy grilled cheese with sundried tomatoes.

Fancy Grilled Cheese and Sundried Tomato Sandwich
Makes 4 sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 16 oz ricotta
• 4 oz smoked cheddar, grated
• 4 oz smoked gouda, grated
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup roasted or sundried tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 6 basil leaves, chopped
• 1 Tab salt
• 1 tea black pepper
• 1 pinch grated nutmeg
• 8 slices bread
• Butter or oil for grilling
   

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients together. Can be done one day ahead.
2. Lay one layer of saran wrap on cutting board and spoon mix onto wrap.
3. Lay another layer of wrap over the top and spread to a 12” x 12” square.
4. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
5. Cut into 4 pieces and place between bread.
6. Heat grill or griddle to medium high and lightly brush oil on the outside of both sides of the sandwich. Grill for a few minutes until crispy, flip and grill until just melted inside.