Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato
A classic grilled cheese elevated with juicy tomato slices, melted to perfection between crispy, golden bread. Simple, comforting, and ready in minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread slices
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 oz cheddar cheese
- 1 medium tomato
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Slice the tomato into 1/4-inch rounds and sprinkle with the 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
- 2
Butter one side of each of the 4 bread slices with the 2 tbsp butter, using about 1/2 tbsp per slice.
- 3
Place 2 slices of bread, buttered side down, in a skillet over medium heat. Layer each with 2 oz cheddar cheese and a few tomato slices.
- 4
Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up. Cook until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes more. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- spatula
- butter knife
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