2 ripe plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
Sugar, to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
4 slices whole-grain bread
2 Tbs softened butter
4 thin slices Cheddar or Swiss cheese


Sprinkle the cut sides of tomatoes with sugar and pepper. Broil on a baking sheet, cut-side up, for 8 minutes.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Lay cheese on the unbuttered side of 2 slices; top each with 2 tomato halves, mashing slightly. Cover with remaining bread, buttered-side out.
Brown the sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat. Halve diagonally and serve.