Crunchy Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
I think a grilled cheese and tomato soup are two of the most delicious food combinations ever! Who needs crackers when the grilled cheese is crunchy too.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
2 cans tomato paste (6 oz cans)
5 cups milk
1 can evaporated milk
1 cup pasta/marinara sauce
2 tsp sugar
For the Crunchy Grilled Cheese:
8 slices soft bread
8 slices cheese (your choice)
3 eggs
2 cups crushed corn flakes
Mayonnaise
Vegetable oil
Instructions
1
To make the soup: Add the tomato paste to your pan and saute (stirring constantly) for about 2 minutes to caramelize the the tomato paste.
2
Add the milk, evaporated milk, pasta/marinara sauce, sugar and salt and pepper to taste stirring everything to combine. Bring to a boil while stirring and remove from the heat, set aside.
3
To make the grilled cheese: Heat about 1/2 inch oil in a frying pan.
4
Crack the eggs into a small bow and whisk together. Crush the corn flakes and place in a large plate for dredging.
5
Place four slices of bread in front of you and spread each one with mayonnaise topping with 2 slices of cheese and the second slice of bread creating a cheese sandwich.
6
Dip the prepared cheese sandwich into the eggs and dredge in the crushed cornflakes.
7
Fry the sandwich in the frying pan for about 2 minutes on each side or until each side is golden brown. Remove the sandwiches from the frying pan, slice in half and serve with the tomato soup, enjoy!
