My Favorite Open Faced Tomato Sandwich
Elevate your sandwich game with My Favorite Open-Faced Tomato Sandwich, a simple yet flavor-packed recipe that celebrates fresh, seasonal ingredients. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light appetizer, this dish combines golden-toasted artisan bread—rubbed with fragrant garlic—for a rich base layered with creamy cream cheese. Juicy slices of ripe tomatoes take center stage, enhanced by a sprinkle of sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and aromatic fresh basil leaves. Topped off with a drizzle of sweet and tangy balsamic glaze, this easy-to-make sandwich hits all the right notes. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a deliciously vibrant way to enjoy the best produce of the season!
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Ingredients
- 2 large ripe tomatoes
- 2 slices artisan bread (such as sourdough or ciabatta)
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Brush the slices of artisan bread lightly with olive oil on both sides.
Step 3
Toast the bread in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden and slightly crispy.
Step 4
While the bread is toasting, slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds and mince the garlic clove.
Step 5
Once the bread is toasted, rub one side of each slice with the minced garlic for added flavor.
Step 6
Spread 2 tablespoons of cream cheese evenly on the garlic-rubbed side of each bread slice.
Step 7
Arrange the tomato slices on top of the cream cheese, slightly overlapping them.
Step 8
Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt and black pepper over the tomatoes to enhance their flavor.
Step 9
Garnish each sandwich with 2 fresh basil leaves.
Step 10
Drizzle a small amount (about 1/2 teaspoon) of balsamic glaze over each sandwich for a tangy-sweet finish.
Step 11
Serve immediately and enjoy your open-faced tomato sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (561.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 737.6 |
| Total Fat 38.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g | |
| Cholesterol 60.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1389.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 81.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.9g | |
| Protein 17.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 143.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1077.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories