Grilled Gouda with Tomato and Spinach

Grilled cheese is comfort food at its finest.  Make yours even better with sweet, juicy summer tomatoes, 2 layers of melty Gouda, fresh spinach and whole grain bread.  Make this for lunch or even for a quick dinner on summer nights when you don't want to be a slave to your stove.

Recipe developed for Beemster

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes


Ingredients:
4 slices 12-grain bread
2 cups grated Beemster Vlaskaas
4 slices tomatoes
1/2 cup baby spinach
2 tablespoons butter


Directions:
Arrange ½ cup grated Beemster on one bread slice. Top with 2 slices tomato, ¼ cup spinach, and an additional ½ cup Beemster. Place bread slice on top and press firmly.

Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add sandwiches and cook, covered, 8 minutes until golden brown and Cheese is melted, turning once.