Tomatoes With Cheese Sauce over Toast Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of Southern-style fried tomatoes draped in a velvety cheese sauce atop crisp French bread slices. This dish is the epitome of easy, quick, and satisfying comfort food that will leave you craving for more!
Recipe Details
- Recipe Category: Less than 30 Minutes
- Keywords: Easy, Comfort Food
- Servings: 6
- Calories per Serving: 583
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (based on 4 reviews)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for the sauce)
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded American cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Paprika for garnish
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- 12 slices of French bread
Instructions
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Prepare the Tomatoes:
- In a shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
- Cut each tomato into 3 thick slices.
- Dredge the tomato slices in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
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Fry the Tomatoes:
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Add the tomatoes to the skillet and fry them slowly until browned, turning them once. This should take about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Once browned, remove the fried tomatoes from the skillet and keep them warm.
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Prepare the Cheese Sauce:
- In a separate heavy saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add 1/4 cup of flour and the prepared mustard, stirring until smooth.
- Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.
- Stir in the shredded American cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
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Assemble the Dish:
- Arrange 2 slices of French bread on each serving plate.
- Top each slice of bread with 2 tablespoons of the cheese sauce.
- Place 2 slices of the fried tomato on top of the cheese sauce.
- Spoon the remaining cheese sauce over the sandwiches.
- Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and chopped parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
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Serve:
- Serve the tomatoes with cheese sauce over toast immediately while still warm and gooey.
- Enjoy the comforting flavors and textures of this delightful Southern-inspired dish!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 583
- Total Fat: 19.4g
- Saturated Fat: 8.2g
- Cholesterol: 31.7mg
- Sodium: 1076.8mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 85.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.3g
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Protein: 16.4g
Notes
- This recipe serves 6, making it perfect for a family dinner or a cozy gathering with friends.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- For added richness, you can sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- Serve this dish with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a well-balanced meal.
Enjoy the comforting flavors of Southern cuisine with this easy-to-make and delicious recipe for tomatoes with cheese sauce over toast!
