Grilled Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwiches

Martha Stewart Living, 2009

Makes 16 servings

    1 loaf thin slice white bread (32 pieces), pref. pullman       
    2 pounds salted fresh mozzarella cheese slice 1/4-in rounds    
    4 med tomatoes slice 1/4-in                                    
    Salt and pepper                                                
    2 ounces soft unsalted butter soft                             

Using a 2- or 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter (depending on size of tomatoes), cut out bread and mozzarella.

Season tomatoes with salt and pepper. Sandwich 1 tomato slice and 1 mozzarella slice between 2 slices of bread. Repeat with remaining tomatoes, mozzarella, and bread to make 16 sandwiches.

Preheat a grill to medium, or heat a grill pan over medium heat. Brush outsides of bread with butter. Grill sandwiches until golden brown and mozzarella is soft but not completely melted, about 5 minutes per side.