Combining a classic grilled cheese with creamy tomato soup all in one sandwich — super simple and only three ingredients!
By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Real California Milk products and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.
Happy Marathon Monday! Best of luck to all the runners down in Beantown today. The only marathon I’ll be doing is a Food Network rerun marathon, since I’ve got the day off.
To celebrate, I flipped a childhood favorite into something a bit unexpected: a grilled cheese stuffed with creamy tomato soup flavor. It’s nostalgic comfort food with a quick, modern twist.
In high school I lived on PB&J or grilled cheese as after-school snacks. These days my appetite has settled, but I still love a half sandwich to tide me over until dinner. Some foods are meant to be indulgent, and a proper grilled cheese is one of them — soft white or sourdough bread and real melting cheese make all the difference.
I tend not to favor many whole-grain breads, so when I want something special I’ll reach for sourdough or a crusty baguette. For this sandwich I used sourdough and high-quality cheese — no margarine or cheese product tubs here. I went with Real California Cheese for a rich, authentic flavor.
Life is short — enjoy good cheese.
Real California Cheese is the sponsor for this month’s Recipe Redux contest. California is one of the largest producers of cheese and yogurt, and many of its dairy farms are family owned. When shopping for dairy, look for products made with 100% Real California milk and the Real California Milk or Cheese seal for quality you can trust.
This sandwich gives you that classic dunk-into-tomato-soup experience without needing a bowl of soup on the side. It’s perfect for when you want all the comfort of soup and sandwich, but with less fuss and less waste.
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Sandwich
- Author: Sinful Nutrition
- Total Time: 6 mins
- Yield: 1 sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 slices (about 2 ounces) Real California sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over low heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
- Spread the tomato paste evenly on one slice of bread. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Layer the cheddar cheese on top of the tomato paste and place the second slice of bread over the cheese.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook for 1–2 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown.
- Flip the sandwich and cook an additional 1–2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread is nicely browned.
- Remove from the skillet, slice if desired, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 4 mins
- Category: Lunch, Sandwiches
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