Description
Tomato soup and grilled cheese casserole brings comfort food to a whole new level, merging two classic favorites into one delicious baked dish. Melted cheese, crispy bread, and rich tomato flavors combine perfectly to create a satisfying meal your family will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 slices sourdough bread
- 12 slices Cheddar cheese
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) condensed tomato soup
- 1 cup tomato juice
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded Italian blend or Cheddar cheese
- 1 Roma tomato
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Spread ¼ cup softened butter on 12 sourdough bread slices, coating one side completely for maximum golden crispiness.
- Layer 3 oz softened cream cheese on 6 bread slices, then top each with 2 Cheddar cheese slices.
- Complete sandwiches by placing remaining buttered bread slices on top, butter-side facing outward.
- Slice each sandwich into 4 equal quarters to create bite-sized pieces perfect for casserole layering.
- Position half of the quartered sandwiches across the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk 2 cans condensed tomato soup, 1 cup tomato juice, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder until completely smooth.
- Drizzle half the soup mixture over first sandwich layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle half a chopped Roma tomato across the first layer.
- Arrange remaining sandwich quarters on top of initial layer.
- Pour remaining soup mixture evenly over second sandwich layer.
- Distribute remaining chopped tomato and 1 cup shredded cheese across the top.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until edges turn golden and center bubbles slightly.
- Let casserole rest 10 minutes before serving to allow layers to set and cool.
Notes
- Bread selection matters significantly, so choose a sturdy white or sourdough that won’t get too soggy during baking.
- Cream cheese adds luxurious richness, but can be swapped with cottage cheese for a lighter version.
- For gluten-free adaptation, use gluten-free bread and check that your tomato soup is celiac-safe.
- Fresh Roma tomatoes make a big difference compared to canned, providing brighter flavor and better texture in the final dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg