Description
A playful twist on the classic comfort food! Mini grilled cheese sandwiches served with warm, creamy tomato soup make the ultimate bite-sized appetizer for parties, game day, or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Tomato Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional, for creaminess)
For the Mini Grilled Cheese:
- 1 loaf sandwich bread
- 8 slices cheddar or American cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Make the Soup: In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15–20 minutes. Blend soup until smooth. Stir in cream, if using. Keep warm.
- Make the Grilled Cheese: Cut bread into small squares or rounds. Butter one side of each piece. Place cheese between two slices, buttered side out, and cook on a skillet until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2–3 minutes per side. Cut into bite-sized pieces. Serve mini grilled cheese alongside cups of warm tomato soup for dipping.
Notes
- For a fancier touch, use sourdough or brioche bread.
- Try different cheeses like Gruyère, mozzarella, or pepper jack.
- Serve in shot glasses or mini mugs for party-style presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: Stovetop + Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini sandwich + 1 cup soup
- Calories: Approximately 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
