Smashed Veggie-Cheese Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Smashed Veggie-Cheese Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 (1/2 inch) thick slices country french white bread; 4 teaspoons olive oil or 4 teaspoons cooking oil; 2 tablespoons honey mustard or 2 tablespoons bottled ranch salad dressing; 4 ounces cheddar cheese or 4 ounces farmer cheese, thinly sliced; ½ cup cucumbers or ½ cup roma tomato, thinly sliced; ½ cup fresh spinach leaves or ½ cup broccoli slaw mix; ¼ cup red onions, thinly sliced or ¼ cup sweet red pepper, strips thinly sliced; 4 cups ready-to-serve tomato soup; 1 cup roma tomato, chopped (3 medium); 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

8 (1/2 inch) thick slices country french white bread
4 teaspoons olive oil or 4 teaspoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons honey mustard or 2 tablespoons bottled ranch salad dressing
4 ounces cheddar cheese or 4 ounces farmer cheese, thinly sliced
½ cup cucumbers or ½ cup roma tomato, thinly sliced
½ cup fresh spinach leaves or ½ cup broccoli slaw mix
¼ cup red onions, thinly sliced or ¼ cup sweet red pepper, strips thinly sliced
4 cups ready-to-serve tomato soup
1 cup roma tomato, chopped (3 medium)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1
Brush one side of bread slices lightly with oil.
2
Brush other side of bread slices with honey mustard.
3
Top the mustard side of four of the slices with cheese.
4
Top cheese with cucumber, spinach, and red onion.
5
Top with remaining bread slices, mustard sides down.
6
Preheat an indoor electric grill or a large skillet over medium heat.
7
Place the sandwiches on the grill rack.
8
If using a covered grill, close lid.
9
Grill sandwiches until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
10
(For a covered grill, allow 3 to 5 minutes.
11
For an uncovered grill or skillet, allow 6 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling.)
12
With a long serrated knife, cut sandwiches in half.
13
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan stir together soup, tomato, and balsamic vinegar.
14
Heat through.
15
Serve soup with sandwiches.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 (1/2 inch) thick slices country french white bread, 4 teaspoons olive oil or 4 teaspoons cooking oil, 2 tablespoons honey mustard or 2 tablespoons bottled ranch salad dressing, 4 ounces cheddar cheese or 4 ounces farmer cheese, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Smashed Veggie-Cheese Sandwiches falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smashed Veggie-Cheese Sandwiches

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Variations & substitutions

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