**Grilled Cheese with Tomato: A Classic Comfort Food**
Grilled cheese sandwich is a classic comfort food that is loved by people of all ages. It is simple to make, yet incredibly satisfying, especially on a cold and rainy day. The combination of melted cheese, crispy bread, and juicy tomato is simply irresistible. In this article, we will share three delicious grilled cheese with tomato recipes that will surely tantalize your taste buds. The first recipe is a classic grilled cheese sandwich with tomato, made with sharp cheddar cheese and juicy tomato slices. The second recipe adds a twist to the classic by using goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, creating a more sophisticated flavor profile. The third recipe is a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato and avocado, which adds a creamy and healthy element to the sandwich. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that you can easily find at your local grocery store. So, grab a loaf of bread, some cheese, and tomatoes, and let's get started!
GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO SANDWICHES
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches are so easy and delicious, perfect for that lunchtime fix. Perfectly melted cheese surrounding a juicy tomato inside with toasted whole grain bread outside, make this sandwich the ultimate comfort food.
Provided by Country Crock®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Country Crock®
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spread Country Crock® Spread on one side of each bread slice.
- Place 2 slices, Spread side down, in skillet. Top each with tomato, then cheese, then remaining bread slice, Spread side up.
- Cook until lightly browned on one side. Flip over and cook until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 573.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
GRILLED TOMATO AND CHEESE
Butter does more for a grilled cheese than just browning the bread. Using cultured butter, one made with fermented cream, can add depth and a touch of sweet and tangy richness, thereby elevating the sandwich to new heights.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Thinly slice the tomatoes and lay them on a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and let sit to release any water, about 15 minutes. Pat dry.
- Lay out 4 slices of the bread on a work surface. Layer each with 2 slices of cheese, making sure that they cover to the edges. Follow with 2 slices of tomato and then 1 more slice of cheese. Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread. Thinly and evenly spread the butter on both sides of the bread using about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter for each sandwich.
- Place 2 sandwiches into a nonstick medium skillet over medium heat. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the bread is evenly golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip, cover again and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is visibly melted, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
GRILLED CHEESE WITH TOMATO
Tricia Curley puts a tasty Italian twist on a lunchtime tradition. The Joliet, Illinois cook's speedy skillet sandwich features mozzarella, tomato slices, oregano and basil.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice, butter side down, in a skillet; top with half of the cheese. Layer with tomato and remaining cheese; sprinkle with oregano and basil. Top with remaining bread, butter side up. Cook over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
Nutrition Facts :
BASIL-TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE
The tastes of summer abound in this easy Italian-style grilled cheese sandwich. Not only is it delicious, it's super-fast, so you can get back to those summer outdoor activities. -Sylvia Schmitt, Sun City, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- On four slices of bread, layer mozzarella cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with the basil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder; brush over the outsides of each sandwich. , In a skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
GRILLED CHEESE WITH PEAK TOMATOES
Progression of a tomato sandwich: On buttered bread with salt; on bread with mayo and cheddar; seasoned and grilled with cheddar and mayo. They're all pretty perfect, but we'll take the advanced version, thanks.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Bon Appétit Sandwich Cheese Cheddar Tomato Summer Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Lunch Dinner Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice tomatoes as thin as possible (a serrated knife works great) and place on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Let sit, turning once, until they have released some of their liquid, 20-30 minutes.
- Heat 2 dry large skillets over low (or use 1 skillet and work in 2 batches). Spread 1 side of 4 slices with half of mayonnaise. Set slices, mayo side down, on a cutting board. Mound cheese on slices, pressing down gently to pack onto bread. Top with shallot and close sandwiches. Cook, mayo side down, pressing gently, until bottom sides are golden brown (you should barely hear any sound of sizzling as the bread hits the skillet; low and slow is key), 6-8 minutes. Spread remaining mayonnaise over top slices of bread and carefully turn sandwiches over. Cook until other side is golden brown and cheese is melted, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and carefully pry each sandwich open. Add a thin layer of tomatoes and close back up; slice in half.
GRILLED CHEESE & TOMATO SANDWICH
I started liking grilled cheese & tomato sandwiches years ago at a little restaurant near my office. I would go about three times a week to order a grilled provolone cheese & tomato sandwich. Today I wanted something different, something a little spicier, so I made up the following recipe. I thought it was delicious! Hope you try it and enjoy it!
Provided by Paulette
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 1 sandwich
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spread both slices of bread with a light layer of mayo.
- Put slice of cheese on one piece of bread.
- Add tomato slices.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper& Italian Seasoning.
- Cover tomato slices with other slice of cheese, then cover with other piece of bread.
- In the meantime, heat griddle or pan with butter and garlic power or minced garlic.
- Also spread butter on top of each side of bread.
- Grill until sandwich is brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
QUICK TOMATO SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE
When done well, this age-old combination can be exactly what you want. Here, the cooking is as easy as the eating: While you get the soup started in a pot with a can of tomatoes and little more than onion and butter (in the style of Marcella Hazan's famous tomato sauce), you assemble and pan-fry the sandwiches. The particular joy of these lies in their soft, quiet flavors: A thin layer of mayonnaise spread on the inside of the bread heats with the mozzarella, a mild cheese that lets you taste the bread and butter as they are. With a filling this rich and gooey, you want a delicate sweet enriched loaf like brioche or milk bread.
Provided by Eric Kim
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, sandwiches, soups and stews, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the soup: Dump the canned tomatoes and their juices into a medium pot and using your hands, tear into coarse chunks. Swish the broth in the empty tomato can and add to the pot.
- Stir in the onion, butter, oregano and sugar and season generously with salt and pepper. Turn the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and the tomatoes have broken down, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the sandwiches: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread and evenly sprinkle the cheese and a little oregano on the mayonnaise side of 4 slices. Top with the cheeseless slices, mayonnaise-side down.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium. Add the sandwiches and cook until golden brown on the bottoms, 2 to 3 minutes. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the pan, then flip the sandwiches with a spatula, move them around to coat with the butter and cook until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn heat to lowest setting to keep sandwiches warm.
- Carefully purée the tomato soup using a blender until smooth and creamy, adding more broth if needed to loosen to your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the grilled cheeses to a cutting board and cut each in half diagonally. Serve alongside the soup.
GRILLED CHEESE WITH SPINACH & TOMATO
This is a wonderful sandwich!! I was making myself a grilled cheese sandwich about a week ago, and decided to get a little creative with it. It came out spectacular. This is a nice change from your average grilled cheese :-) AND DONT BE AFRAID TO TRY IT! Even if you dont like spinach, try the sandwich.. its great!!!
Provided by love4culinary
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 16m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- spray frying pan with cooking spray.
- Turn stove on to medium heat, and add tomatoes to outside edges of pan, and add spinach to center.
- Sprinkle salt and garlic over the vegetables.
- Toss spinach frequently, and turn tomatoes over after a minute or so.
- cook tomato just until it gets a little soft, but do not wait until it gets mushy.
- Cook spinach until slightly wilted.
- Take both out when they are done and set aside.
- Wipe pan out with towel, and heat on medium.
- Butter one piece of bread as you would for a regular grilled cheese sandwich.
- Put bread in pan, and place cheese on top and then place spinach and tomato on top of the cheese.
- Allow to heat.
- Butter the other piece of bread, and fry sandwich until nicely browned on both sides.
- Remove and Serve!
GRILLED TOMATO-CHEESE SANDWICHES
Give this classic an awesome twist! Turn plain ol' grilled cheese into a bistro-like sandwich with a variety of cheeses and fresh ingredients. We know you'll love it! Elaine Haskins - Troutville, PA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle tomatoes and onion over four bread slices. Layer with cheese slices; top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches., Toast on a heated griddle for 2-3 minutes on each side or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Fat 39g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
CHEESE-TOPPED GRILLED TOMATOES
Prepare Cheese-Topped Grilled Tomatoes from My Food and Family as a scrumptious smart side dish. Cheese-topped grilled tomatoes are a Healthy Living recipe.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Holiday & Special Occasion Recipes
Time 22m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium-high heat.
- Place tomatoes, cut-sides up, in 8-inch square foil pan sprayed with cooking spray. Drizzle with dressing; top with cheeses. Place pan on grill grate.
- Grill 10 to 12 min. or until mozzarella is melted and tomatoes are heated through.
- Sprinkle with herbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 6 g
GRILLED TOMATO & CHEESE
One of my favorite things to eat is grilled cheese. One of my favorite things to eat in the summer when there are fresh garden tomatoes on hand are these. Updated 8/31/08: I've edited the recipe to say chopped fresh basil as suggested by the reviewers.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 16m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- On 1 piece of bread, layer a heaping 1/4 cup grated cheese, 4 tomato slices, 4 basil leaves and another heaping 1/4 cup grated cheese.
- Top with another slice of bread, brush with melted butter.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Place sandwich, butter-side down, in pan and brush top slice of bread with butter.
- Press with spatula.
- Cook for about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Remove from skillet and serve immediately.
- Repeat with remaining sandwiches.
- Note: You could also make this sandwich in a panini grill, omitting the butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.2, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 89.4, Sodium 786.1, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.8, Protein 22.6
Tips:
- Choose the right bread: A good grilled cheese sandwich starts with the right bread. Look for a bread that is sturdy enough to hold up to the fillings, but not too thick. Some good options include sourdough, white bread, or a hearty multigrain bread.
- Use a variety of cheeses: Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheeses. A classic grilled cheese sandwich typically uses cheddar or American cheese, but you can also try mozzarella, provolone, or even goat cheese. For a more flavorful sandwich, try using a combination of cheeses.
- Add other ingredients: In addition to cheese, you can also add other ingredients to your grilled cheese sandwich, such as sliced ham, bacon, tomato, or avocado. Get creative and experiment with different flavor combinations.
- Butter the bread: Before you grill your sandwich, be sure to butter the bread. This will help the sandwich to brown evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Cook over medium heat: Grill your sandwich over medium heat so that the cheese has time to melt and the bread has time to toast. Don't be tempted to turn the heat up too high, or the sandwich will burn.
- Serve immediately: Once your grilled cheese sandwich is cooked, serve it immediately. The sandwich will be at its best when the cheese is melted and gooey.
Conclusion:
The grilled cheese sandwich is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can create a delicious grilled cheese sandwich that is sure to satisfy your cravings.
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