Living Easy Recipes

If you are like me and would rather be outside when the weather is nice biking, gardening or playing with the family, a simple dinner is all you want. My mom’s quick tomato bacon and cheese melts fit the bill. Lightly toast slices of your favorite sandwich bread. For each serving fry 2 slices of bacon until just crisp. Slice a tomato into thin slices. Spread each toast with mayonnaise. Place a slice of tomato on the bread and top it with a slice of American cheese. Crisscross the bacon over the top and bake at 400 degrees until cheese is just melted. You couldYum.

Now for the gourmet version. Cut slices of a baguette or use any favorite crusty bread. Toast on a baking sheet for 8 minutes or until just crisp. Layer with a thin slice of ham or prosciutto, tomato, a fresh basil leaf, and top with a slice of fresh mozzarella. Drizzle with olive oil and bake at 375 degrees until cheese is melted. Same dinner but as the foodies say - kicked up a notch and good enough to serve company!