Waffled Tomato-Grilled Cheese

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   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Arrange the tomatoes on a baking sheet cut-side down.

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   Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

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   Slow-roast until the tomatoes are soft and wrinkled, about 1 hour.

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   Set aside to cool.

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   (The tomatoes can be made and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead.)

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   Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high.

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   Brush one side of each bread slice with melted butter.

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   Lay the bread out on a clean work surface, dry-side up.

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   Spread each slice of bread with some of the mayonnaise.

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    Top 4 bread slices with 2 tomato halves, slightly smashing them into the bread.

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    Top with 3 cheese slices each and the remaining bread slices.

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    Place two sandwiches at a time in the waffle iron and gently close the lid (don't press down).

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    Cook until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are golden-brown, 6 to 10 minutes.

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    Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.

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    Cut in half and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.