**Grilled Tomato Cheese Sandwiches: A Classic Comfort Food Elevated**
Experience the delightful symphony of flavors in our grilled tomato cheese sandwiches, a classic comfort food elevated to new heights. This versatile dish, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack, offers a delightful interplay of melted cheese, juicy tomatoes, and crispy bread. Our curated collection of recipes caters to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring that everyone can savor this timeless treat. From the classic grilled tomato cheese to innovative variations featuring sourdough bread, pesto, and even avocado, our recipes promise an unforgettable culinary journey. Embark on a culinary adventure and discover the perfect grilled tomato cheese sandwich to tantalize your taste buds.
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 BACON, TOMATO AND CHEESE SANDWICHES
Dinner ready in just 20 minutes! Enjoy these cheesy skillet grilled sandwiches made using bacon and tomatoes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Top 4 of the bread slices with bacon, tomato and cheese. Cover with remaining bread slices. Spread outside of sandwiches with margarine.
- Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat until hot. Place sandwiches, 2 at a time if necessary, in skillet; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 3 g
TOMATO-BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
All the flavors of Pizza Margherita in fewer than 20 minutes make this the perfect meal for the whole family. My daughters call them "those special grilled cheese sandwiches." -Donna Fazenbaker, Goldsboro, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Layer the cheese and tomato slices over two bread slices; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with basil leaves and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
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.
GRILLED EGGPLANT, TOMATO AND 2-CHEESE SANDWICHES
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories lunch, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash and trim eggplant. Cut into 4 long slices and parboil in water to cover for 1 minute. Drain.
- Wash, trim and slice zucchini lengthwise into 4 slices.
- Prepare double-size stovetop grill and spray the slices on one side with pan spray. Arrange them on the grill sprayed side down, and grill on the stovetop grill for a couple of minutes. Spray and turn and grill a few more minutes, until tender.
- Slice crust from ends of the bread. Cut into 4 long slices.
- Coarsely grate the cheeses.
- Remove the zucchini from the grill; set aside.
- Mix the anchovy paste with the vinegar.
- Spread the eggplant slices on one side with anchovy mixture, then spray with pan spray and grill on stovetop over medium-high heat for a few minutes, until browned.
- Grill the bread on both sides.
- Chop the basil. Prepare and slice each tomato into 4 thick slices.
- Turn the eggplant and brush with vinegar-anchovy mixture, then spray with pan spray and grill a couple of minutes, until browned on the other side.
- Arrange the eggplant, mozzarella, zucchini, Parmigiano, tomatoes and basil on each of two slices. Season with pepper. Top with remaining bread and cut in half.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 776, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 105 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 19 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1310 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP WITH MINI GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
You'll love the rich creaminess of this delicious soup with Greek yogurt!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil, onion and garlic over medium-low heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is soft and translucent.
- Add tomatoes; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add yogurt, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons basil leaves, the salt and pepper. In blender, place soup mixture. Cover; puree until smooth.
- Spread butter on 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange 3 slices bread, buttered side down, on work surface, and place 2 slices cheese and 1 teaspoon of the basil leaves on each bread slice. Top with remaining 3 bread slices, buttered sides up. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook 3 sandwiches at a time over medium heat, turning once, until golden brown and cheese just melts. Cut each sandwich into 6 squares. Place 2 sandwich squares onto each skewer.
- To serve, spoon soup into small cups; place sandwich skewer on top of cup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
GRILLED TOMATO AND CHEESE SANDWICHES
Based on a recipe from Pam Spaude's & Jan Owan-McMenamin, R.D.'s cookbook, One Year of Healthy, Hearty & Simple One-Dish Meals. They recommend serving this with cottage cheese (1/4 cup per person), a fresh fruit, or a glass of milk to complete the meal. My DH and I like these for lunch accompanied with fruit. Per serving: 221 calories, 15.9 mg cholesterol, 493 mg sodium, 2.8 gm saturated fat, 7 gm fat.
Provided by mersaydees
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Take two bread slices and place cheese and tomato slices on top.
- Cover with remaining 2 slices of bread.
- Prepare skillet by spraying with nonstick cooking spray and toast both sides of sandwiches until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.4, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 9.1, Sodium 404.6, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 10.6
GRILLED CHEESE, PICKLE AND TOMATO SANDWICHES
I know I know! This sounds like a strange combo but I love weird sandwich combinations and I came up with this one using 3 of about my favorite foods in the world Pickles, Tomatoes and good old American cheese. Tastes delicious!
Provided by Little Bee
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 12m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spread butter on one side each of 2 slices of bread.
- Place 1 piece of American cheese on a non-buttered side of bread.
- Place tomato slices on top of the cheese.
- Lay thin slices of dill pickle on top of tomato slices.
- Put other slice of bread, butter side up, on top.
- Fry in a pan until both sides are nicely browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.4, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 545.9, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 8
MASALA TOMATO SOUP WITH BOMBAY GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
Is there anything more comforting than grilled cheese and tomato soup? This recipe kicks this iconic combo up a notch, adding texture and complexity to the sandwiches with a vibrant cilantro chutney and thinly sliced onions-inspired by the Bombay toasts made in South Asian home kitchens. Warming spices (including a rich chhonk of tempered cumin seeds) make the dish even cozier. This is meant to be a quick-to-assemble meal but let the soup simmer on low heat for even longer if you want deeper flavors.
Provided by Priya Krishna
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the soup: In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering, add the onion, ginger and garlic, and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, broth, heavy cream, garam masala, pepper and salt and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Cover and cook until the flavors have really deepened and the soup has thickened, 20 to 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, make the chhonk: Melt the ghee in a butter warmer or small pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and toast for a minute or less, until the cumin seeds turn fragrant and a deeper shade of brown. Remove from the heat and stir in the chile powder and asafetida. Drizzle the chhonk over the soup once it's done.
- While the soup is cooking, make the chutney and assemble and cook your sandwiches.
- For the sandwiches: Spread a thin layer of the chutney on four slices of the bread, then evenly distribute the cheese on top (adding more, if you'd like), followed by the onions. Close each sandwich with the remaining four slices of bread and slather the tops of the sandwiches with a generous amount of mayonnaise (this will let the sandwich brown in the skillet).
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once it's hot, add a sandwich, mayonnaise-side down. Slather the side of the sandwich that's now on top with mayonnaise. Once the sandwich is golden brown on the bottom, flip and cook until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. While the sandwich is cooking, use a spatula to press down on the sandwich and bind the cheese and bread together. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
- Slice the sandwiches in half and serve with the soup.
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process until homogeneous, adding more lime juice or water if needed to get the blades moving.
Tips:
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best taste.
- If your tomatoes are too juicy, sprinkle them with a little bit of salt and let them drain for a few minutes before assembling the sandwiches.
- Use a good quality bread that will hold up to the grilled cheese process.
- Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. This will help to prevent the bread from sticking to the grill.
- Use a generous amount of cheese, but not so much that it overwhelms the other flavors.
- Grill the sandwiches over medium heat until the cheese is melted and gooey and the bread is golden brown.
- Serve the sandwiches immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Grilled tomato cheese sandwiches are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect grilled tomato cheese sandwich every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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