TOMATILLO GRILLED CHEESE & BACON SANDWICHES

Raw tomatillos taste like tart green apples.

12 slices (1/2 in thick) chibatta bread
About 1/4 c butter, softened
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
About 4 tomatillos (6 oz) husks removed, rinsed,  & cut into 1/4 inch thick slices (can substitute green apple slices)
8 slices cooked bacon, broken into thirds
1/4 c cilantro sprigs
6 oz panelo (Mexican)  cheese or mozzarella cut into thin wedges.

1) Spread a side of each bread slice with butter. Turn 6 slices over; top with cheddar, then tomatillos, bacon, cilantro & panela. Top with remaining bread, buttered side up.

2) Cook sandwiches in frying pan, george forman grill or waffle iron.