Best Open Faced Tomato And Cheddar Grilled Cheese Recipes

GRILLED TOMATO AND CHEESE

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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

Ingredients

1 large or 2 medium heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes
Kosher salt
Eight 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick slices Pullman bread
12 slices sharp Cheddar or American cheese
6 tablespoons cultured butter, softened

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.

OPEN-FACED GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO SANDWICH

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Eli Zabar, owner of The Vinegar Factory in New York City, believes that with only a few fresh ingredients, you can achieve a full-flavored sandwich. This is one of Eli's favorite recipes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes

Yield Makes 3 open-faced sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 slices organic bread, cut into 1-inch-thick rounds
1 tomato, sliced 1/2 inch thick
6 slices white cheddar cheese, cut into triangles
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Toast the bread rounds in a toaster oven.
Place cheddar cheese on top of bread rounds. Toast them in oven until cheese has melted.
Top cheese with tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

OPEN-FACED TOMATO AND CHEDDAR GRILLED CHEESE

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Open-face sandwiches make an easy lunch for a crowd.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 small tomatoes, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 baguette, halved lengthwise
6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced

Steps:

Preheat broiler. Arrange tomatoes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons oil, and season with salt and pepper. Broil until tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes.
Melt butter with remaining tablespoon oil. Brush over cut sides of bread. Broil until top edges are just golden.
Arrange tomatoes over bread, slightly overlapping. Top with cheese. Place on baking sheet; broil until cheese has melted and is bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes.

GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO SANDWICHES

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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

Ingredients

4 slices whole grain bread
1 tablespoon Country Crock® Spread
1 medium tomato, sliced
4 ounces sliced Cheddar cheese

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

OPEN-FACED TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
1/2 baguette, halved lengthwise
1 large clove garlic, halved
1 medium tomato, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/4 pound sliced provolone cheese

Steps:

Preheat a grill to medium high. Combine the olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Brush the cut sides of the baguette with some of the flavored oil. Grill cut-side down until toasted, about 4 minutes.
Rub the grilled sides of the baguette with the garlic. Top with the tomato slices, season with salt and cover with the provolone. Grill, covered, until the cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes. Drizzle with the remaining flavored oil and season with salt. Cut into pieces.