Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese with Soup Dip

Ingredients

• 4 slices sourdough or white bread
• 6 oz cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup tomato
• 10.75 oz tomato soup (canned)
• 1 tbsp basil (fresh or dried)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (8 minutes): Slice the cheddar to fit between bread slices. If using fresh tomato, dice it. Set out butter and basil.

2. 2

   Cook (12 minutes): Warm the tomato soup in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming, about 8 minutes. Stir in diced tomato (if using), basil, garlic powder (optional), and black pepper (optional).

3. 3

   Assemble and grill: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of each bread slice. Place two slices butter-side down, add cheddar, top with remaining bread (butter-side up). Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese melts, about 4 minutes total.