Grown-Up Grilled Cheese
By Calli Rhoades
One of my favorite "classics" is a simple little combination loved by many. Grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup are practically synonymous with warmth and comfort. They are favorites for kids and adults alike.
In fact, last week at my monthly bunco game group the hostess had all the makings for paninis as our dinner. I took several cheeses, the delicious bread, and a couple other simple ingredients and tossed my sandwich on the Panini press. What came out was this fantastically delicious custom grilled cheese that I thoroughly enjoyed every bite of. I came home and told my husband to put a Panini maker on my Christmas list because I needed to eat that sandwich again!
In this article I want to share a couple of recipes for dressing up your grilled cheese and a couple for twisting up your tomato soup. By the end I hope you'll have some new recipes that'll make your next grilled cheese and tomato soup night all grown up! Let's be honest though, the kids will probably still love it too!
Grown-Up Farmhouse Grilled Cheese
Author: Recipe courtesy Claire Robinson Total Time: 45 min
Ingredients:8 thin slices pancetta
8 slices brioche, about 1/2-inch thick
4 ounces sharp white cheddar, thinly sliced (recommended: farmhouse)
1 large heirloom tomato, cut into 4 slices
kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
Directions:
Source: foodnetwork.com
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Grilled Cheese of the Gods
Author: nevadamommy
Ingredients:1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
8 slices cooked bacon
4 slices Cheddar cheese
8 slices sourdough bread
Directions:
Source: allrecipes.com
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Quick and Spicy Tomato Soup
Author: Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients:3 tablespoons olive oil
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (26-ounce) jar (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce (recommended: san marzano brand)
2 (14-ounce) cans (14-ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (15-ounce) can (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup pastina pasta (or any small pasta)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Source: foodnetwork.com
Recipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.
Tomato Soup with a Twist Recipe
Total Time: 15
Ingredients:1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
11/3 cups 1-1/3 whole milk
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
additional Cheddar cheese
Directions:
Source: tasteofhome.com
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