Tag: Sandwich

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Bake

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Bake

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil, divided
  • 12 slices Italian, sourdough or rye bread (1/2 inch thick)
  • 6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-3/4 cups 2% milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend or part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and 1 teaspoon basil until blended; spread onto six bread slices. Top with mozzarella cheese and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter. Arrange in a greased 13×9-in. baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan, combine tomato paste, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining basil; cook and stir over medium heat 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl; gradually whisk in a third of the milk mixture. Stir in remaining milk mixture; pour over sandwiches. Sprinkle with Italian cheese blend.
  • Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Test Kitchen Tip When this casserole comes out of the oven it’s best to let it sit for the full 10 minutes if not a little longer. You’ll end up with a rich, creamy texture very similar to a breakfast strata or a savory bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 485 calories, 29g fat (17g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 918mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Originally published as Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Bake in Taste of Home February/March 2015

Lobster BLT Sandwich/Recipe

Lobster BLT Sandwiches with Brie

This easy recipe for lobster BLT sandwiches with brie cheese takes the classic lunchtime favorite to incredible new levels of flavor.

Ingredients
2 slices bacon, cut in half
1 lobster, steamed, shelled and torn into pieces
2 slices sourdough or other country bread
Olive oil
2-3 ounces brie or other soft cheese
Fresh thyme leaves
4 lettuce leaves, roughly chopped
4 slices tomato (preferably local, or heirloom)
Lemon peel and juice from one lemon
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400. Lay the bacon slices on a rimmed baking dish and cook until done to your liking, 10-15 minutes. Set aside.
Brush bread slices with a little olive oil and toast until just golden.
Assemble sandwiches as follows: Generously spread bread with cheese and sprinkle with thyme leaves. Top with lettuce and tomato, then bacon and finally the lobster meat. Drizzle some lemon juice on top, and garnish with lemon peel and a little more thyme.
Serve to your lucky diners – they will want a fork and knife to manage all this deliciousness!

 

Grilled Cheese and Avocado Sandwich/ recipe Share

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Grilled Cheese and Avocado Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons finely shredded Manchego or Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and sliced
  • 2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Directions

  • Spread 3 tablespoons butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. In another bowl, mix together remaining 3 tablespoons butter, mayonnaise, Manchego cheese and onion powder.
  • To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with sliced brie; add avocado slices. Sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture evenly over avocado slices. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inwards. Spread the butter-mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 773 calories, 60g fat (28g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 1023mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 26g protein.