Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Kristen Jamieson
Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe Card
Tomato Grilled Cheese Recipe Card

Ready in: 10 minutes |
Servings: 1 serving |
Tomato, Avocado, Basil

Ingredients:

  • ½ tbsp of butter, unsalted
  • 2 slices of bread, whole wheat
  • 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
  • 2 slices of cheddar cheese, reduced fat
  • Other optional toppings: slices of avocado, scrambled eggs, black pepper, Italian seasoning, fresh basil leaves

Directions: 

  1. Remember to practice food safety when cooking!
  2. Wash hands with soap and water. Gently rub tomato under cold running water before cutting.
  3. Prepare the tomato by cutting it into thin slices 
  4. Heat a medium-sized non-stick pan on the stove over medium heat
  5. Add the butter to the pan and swirl around until the butter melts
  6. When the butter begins to bubble, add the two slices of bread to the pan. Add one slice of cheese to each piece of bread. Add 3-4 slices of tomato to one of the bread. Cover the pan with a lid for 1-2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt
  7. Once the slices of bread are golden brown, combine them to make a sandwich
  8. Serve with a side of fruit and/or vegetables for a complete meal

Ingredient Swaps:

  • Instead of whole wheat bread you can use any other plain bread
  • Instead of tomato you can use cooked mushroom slices
  • Instead of cheddar cheese you can use mozzarella, swiss, colby jack
  • Instead of slices of cheese you can use shredded cheese

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size (179g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 300
Total Fat: 12g (15% Daily Value)
Saturated Fat: 6g (30% Daily Value)
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 25mg (8% Daily Value)
Sodium: 750mg (33% Daily Value)
Total Carbohydrate: 27g (10% Daily Value)
Dietary Fiber: 1g (4% Daily Value)
Total Sugars: 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
Protein: 21g
Vitamin D: 0%
Calcium: 25%
Iron: 10%
Potassium: 6%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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