Description
This Cheddar and Tomato Baguette Sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make meal perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. With layers of sharp cheddar cheese, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil or arugula, all nestled in a crusty baguette, this sandwich is a flavor-packed delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Baguette:
- 1 small baguette (about 10–12 inches)
Spread:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or mayonnaise
Filling:
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (sliced)
- 1 large ripe tomato (sliced)
- 1/4 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- A few fresh basil leaves or arugula (optional)
Instructions
- Slice and Prepare Baguette: Slice the baguette in half lengthwise and lightly toast if desired. Spread butter or mayonnaise on both cut sides.
- Assemble: Layer sliced cheddar cheese, tomato slices, and red onion on the bottom half. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add mustard and basil or arugula if desired.
- Serve: Gently press the sandwich together, slice in half, and serve.
Notes
- For a melty version, toast the assembled sandwich in a panini press or oven until the cheese melts.
- Use heirloom or cherry tomatoes for more variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (or 5 minutes if toasted)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook (or Toasted)
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
