Tomato and Cheddar Sliders

Look for tomatoes that are the same width as the buns to get that perfect juicy bite. If you like a warm sandwich, these can also be made into an open-faced cheddar melt in the toaster oven or on a grill.

Prep: 15 min | Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 large clove garlic, grated
• 1 cup packed fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 slider or Hawaiian buns
• 2 or 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch slices (about 1 pound)
• 16 slices Cabot Seriously Sharp Cracker Cuts

Instructions

1. Process basil, mayonnaise, garlic, salt and pepper in a mini food processor or blender until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
2. Spread about 1 tablespoon basil aioli between the top and bottom of each slider bun.
3. Top the bottom half of the slider bun with a slice of tomato and 2 Cracker Cut slices of cheese and place the bun top on the cheese.
4. Serve at room temperature or warmed up in foil on the grill or campfire.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Cabot Creamery Co-operative