Grandmother's Kitchen

Toasted Tomato Cheesemelt

This open face tomato and cheese sandwich is broiled in the oven and has so much flavor.

Toasted Tomato Cheesemelt

Ingredients

  • Serving Size - Serves 2
  • 4 slices bread, lightly toasted
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon fresh basil, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • A few slices of red onion
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to broil.
  2. Lightly toast the 4 slices of bread.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and vinegar. Add the tomato slices, allowing them to marinate in the mixture. Stir occasionally.
  4. In a separate small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, basil, oregano, black pepper and 6 teaspoons parmesan cheese.
  5. Generously spread the cheese mixture on each of slice of toasted bread, dividing it evenly between the 4 slices. Top with the marinated tomato slices, allowing the excess marinade to dip of before putting the tomatoes on the bread. Add a few slices of red onion.
  6. Place the bread on a foil lined baking sheet and broil until the cheese is bubbly and melted, approximately 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with green onion.
  8. Serve immediately.

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