Herbed Tomato Cheese Toasts
Description: These convenient toasts deliver a winning combination of creamy and crunchy. Perfect as an appetizer or snack.

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.         

Place bread slices on baking sheet.  Sprinkle with half of cheese; place tomato slices on cheese.  Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and sprinkle with minced herbs.  Top evenly with remaining cheese.  Bake until edges of toast appear toasted and cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes.  Makes 10 toasts.

Ingredients:

For each toast:         

10 (1-inch) slices Italian bread        
20  ounces (5 cups) shredded Tillamook® Vintage White Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese        
10  slices plum tomato or 5 slices ripe tomato, halved        
Salt and freshly ground pepper         
1/2 cup fresh thyme, basil, dill or Italian parsley, minced