Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food: a Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato. Warm, melty cheese, tangy tomatoes, and perfectly toasted bread combine for a quick, satisfying meal. Elevate this classic with our tips and variations!
Ingredients
- Bread: Choose a sturdy bread like sourdough, brioche, or whole wheat.
- Cheese: Cheddar, mozzarella, provolone, or a blend of your favorites.
- Tomato: Ripe and juicy, sliced thinly.
- Butter: Unsalted or salted, for spreading on the bread.
- Optional: Mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, herbs.
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice bread and tomatoes thinly. Shred or slice cheese.
- Butter the Bread: Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place one slice of bread butter-side down in a cold skillet. Layer with cheese, then tomato, then more cheese. Top with the other bread slice, butter-side up.
- Cook to Perfection: Cook over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese is melted. Press gently with a spatula.
Notes
- Start with a cold skillet to ensure even melting without burning.
- Cook over medium-low heat for a golden crust and melty interior.
- Don’t overcrowd with tomatoes to avoid sogginess.
- Experiment with different cheeses and add-ins like pesto, bacon, or avocado.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling, Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, tomato grilled cheese, cheese and tomato sandwich, grilled cheese sandwich, comfort food, quick lunch, easy dinner, vegetarian sandwich