Tomato Cheese Sandwich with a Twist
Elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Tomato Cheese Sandwich with a Twist—an easy yet gourmet recipe that’s perfect for lunch or a quick snack. Featuring layers of juicy, seasoned tomato slices, melty cheddar cheese, and fragrant fresh basil, this recipe takes classic comfort food to new heights with a drizzle of rich balsamic glaze and a savory garlic butter spread. The bread is pan-grilled to golden perfection, delivering a satisfying crunch in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this mouthwatering sandwich combines flavor and texture to delight your taste buds. Perfect for cheese lovers and quick-meal seekers alike, it’s a must-try addition to your recipe collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bread slices
- 2 medium-sized Tomatoes
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese
- 8 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 teaspoons Balsamic glaze
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Finely mince the garlic and mix it with the softened butter to create a garlic butter spread.
Slice the tomatoes into thin, even rounds and sprinkle them lightly with salt and black pepper.
Spread a thin layer of garlic butter on one side of each bread slice.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and drizzle a small amount of olive oil to coat the pan.
Place two bread slices, buttered side down, in the skillet. Add a slice of cheddar cheese to each piece of bread, followed by an even layer of tomato slices and four basil leaves per sandwich.
Drizzle 1 teaspoon of balsamic glaze over the tomatoes on each sandwich for added flavor.
Top with another slice of cheddar cheese and cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
Cook the sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crisp, and the cheese is melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, let them rest for a minute, then slice them in half and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.6 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 1960 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 605 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1060 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
