Description
Tomato soup and grilled cheese casserole brings two classic comfort foods together in one delightful dish that will make your dinner table sing with joy. Melted cheese, crispy bread, and rich tomato flavor combine to create a simple yet satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ½-inch thick slices sourdough bread
- 12 slices pre-sliced Cheddar cheese
- 2 10.5 ounce cans condensed tomato soup
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 1 Roma tomato
Cheese and Dairy:
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded Italian blend or Cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Butter 6 bread slices with 2 tablespoons softened butter, positioning them buttered-side down across a 9×13-inch greased baking dish.
- Spread 3 ounces softened cream cheese evenly across the bread layer, covering entire surface.
- Layer 12 pre-sliced Cheddar cheese slices directly on top of cream cheese spread.
- Whisk 2 large eggs with 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup, 1 cup tomato juice, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder until completely combined.
- Pour half the tomato soup mixture carefully over cheese layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Top with remaining 6 bread slices, positioning them buttered-side up.
- Drizzle remaining soup mixture across bread, covering entire surface.
- Scatter 1 chopped Roma tomato and 1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese over top.
- Cover casserole with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking 10-15 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden brown.
- Rest casserole 5-7 minutes before serving to allow ingredients to set.
Notes
- Swap white bread for whole wheat or gluten-free options to accommodate dietary needs and add more nutrition.
- Drain canned tomatoes completely to prevent excess liquid from making the casserole soggy.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so let eggs and cheese sit out for 15-20 minutes before mixing.
- Fresh herbs like basil or parsley sprinkled on top can brighten the flavor and add a fresh element to the comfort food classic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg