Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Tomato Bisque
This delightful recipe pairs a gourmet grilled cheese packed with artisanal cheeses and succulent tomatoes with a rich and creamy tomato bisque. Perfect for a cozy evening at home!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Grilled Cheese Ingredients
- 8 slices sourdough bread preferably thick-sliced
- 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese blend
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2 whole heirloom tomatoes sliced
Tomato Bisque Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 28 oz canned whole tomatoes preferably San Marzano
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar to taste
Instructions
Grilled Cheese Preparation
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread. Place two slices of cheese and tomato slices between two pieces of bread, butter side out.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill each sandwich for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Tomato Bisque Preparation
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute. Pour in canned tomatoes and vegetable broth; let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until smooth. Stir in heavy cream, basil, and sugar. Allow to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
For a spicy twist, try adding a dash of red pepper flakes to the bisque.