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07.9.12 Basil

Roasted Tomato and Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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A while back ago I declared something along the lines of not really liking sandwiches.  I think I may need to add an addendum to that statement.

Messy grilled cheese sandwiches are amazing.

Toasted bread, melty cheese, and creamy spreads make for one perfect sandwich (like this hummus one!)  However, this sandwich today may be my favorite.  I have a soft spot for roasted tomatoes and eggs together.

Don't be fooled though- this sandwich isn't just for breakfast.  It's perfect for any meal.

The roasted tomato spread can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to used.  Also, any type of bread works and while I would have normally used wheat, I had a delicious loaf of sourdough waiting to be used.

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Roasted Tomato and Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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  • Author: Erin Alderson
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ lb roma tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 5-6 basil leaves
  • 2 eggs
  • 3-4 oz mozzarella
  • 4 pieces of bread (I really love sourdough for this)
  • olive oil for brushing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400˚.
  2. Slice roma tomatoes in half and toss with olive oil and salt. Place on a covered baking tray and roast for 40-50 minutes. Tomatoes should be soft and beginning to brown.
  3. In a food processor, add clove of garlic and pulse until minced. Add in roasted tomatoes and basil. Pulse until mixture is spreadable.
  4. In a skillet, cook eggs. For a sandwich I usually prefer a fried egg with the yolk broken but scrambled would work just as well (or for an even messier sandwich, over-easy.)
  5. Lightly brush olive oil on outside parts of bread and assemble sandwich with cheese, spread, and egg (I usually do cheese on the outside edge and spread/eggs on the inside. Cook over medium-low in a skillet until cheese is melted and outsides are toasted, 10-15 minutes.

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  1. Jeanine says

    July 09, 2012 at 8:45 am

    this is my kind of sandwich too, yum!

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  2. Michelann Quimby says

    July 09, 2012 at 8:57 am

    That looks delicious, and kid-friendly. It's been a challenge since I went veg to find meals everyone likes. Can't wait to try this!

    Reply
  3. Mandi Flake says

    July 09, 2012 at 9:28 am

    LOVE this! Wonder if the tomato mixture would hold up in the fridge? Would love to put the roasted tomato spread together on a Sunday to use this recipe for breakfasts on weekdays (since I'm usually in a coma until my second cup of coffee ;)... Nothing better than freshly roasted tomatoes straight from the oven, though.

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    • naturallyella says

      July 09, 2012 at 9:45 am

      I use a similar roasting technique to make salsa that last up to a week in the frige, so I would say that would work fine!

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth says

    July 09, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    I just had grilled cheese for dinner last night! I usually just smear whatever fruit preserves I've got lying around in there, but I guess I shoulda waited. This looks magnificent.

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  5. DenaTBray says

    July 09, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    Looks delish!

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  6. Bev @ Bev Cooks says

    July 09, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    Oh now see, YES.

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  7. Heidi @ Food Doodles says

    July 09, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    This looks incredible! I have some really crusty chewy bread that would be perfect for something like this. I gotta get creative with my grilled cheese sandwiches 😀

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  8. Kasey says

    July 10, 2012 at 1:33 am

    Ella, this is my first week as a vegetarian and I have been terrified that I wouldn't stick with it because all the recipes I was finding were full of tofu or took hours of prep. I've been going through your recipes for the last hour and am SO excited to have your blog as a resource. Thank you a million times over. 🙂

    Reply
  9. sophistimom says

    July 10, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    This is what I want to eat right at this very second. So delicious.

    Reply
  10. Jenn and Seth says

    July 10, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    that is a delicious looking grilled cheese! YUM!

    Reply
  11. Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    July 10, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    This looks so yummy!!

    Reply
  12. Linda says

    July 10, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    This looks SO delicious. I'm a sucker for gooey cheese. Lazy weekday dinner!

    Reply
  13. Meg Hall says

    August 19, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    I made this for dinner tonight and OHMYGOD it was so good.

    Reply
  14. Marieken says

    March 12, 2014 at 5:22 am

    Is it weird that I want to take a bite out of my screen?

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