Description
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato is the quintessential comfort food that combines crispy, buttery bread with gooey cheese and juicy, ripe tomatoes. This nostalgic dish is perfect for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner, delivering warmth and happiness in every bite. With its delightful blend of flavors and textures, it’s easy to elevate this classic by adding fresh herbs or unique cheeses for a personalized touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 medium ripe tomato, sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Generously butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice in the skillet, buttered side down.
- Layer with half of the cheddar cheese, followed by tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper, then add the remaining cheese on top.
- Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Grill until golden brown (3-4 minutes), then flip carefully and grill the other side until crispy and cheese is melted.
- Cut diagonally and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, try adding fresh basil or different cheeses such as gouda or pepper jack. - To achieve maximum crispiness, press down gently on the sandwich while it cooks.