Description
This comforting Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Casserole combines the classic flavors of creamy tomato soup and cheesy grilled cheese sandwiches in one baked dish. It’s a nostalgic, hearty meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
12 (½-inch thick) slices sourdough bread
1/4 cup butter, softened, divided
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
12 slices pre-sliced Cheddar cheese
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
1 cup tomato juice
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 Roma tomato, seeded and chopped into ½-inch pieces
1 cup shredded Italian blend or Cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Spread 2 tablespoons of the butter onto 6 slices of bread.
3. Place the buttered bread slices, butter side down, on a large baking sheet.
4. Spread cream cheese evenly over the exposed sides of the bread slices.
5. Top each slice with 2 slices of Cheddar cheese.
6. Cover with the remaining 6 bread slices to form sandwiches.
7. Spread the tops of the sandwiches with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
8. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the cheese is melted and bread is golden. Let cool for at least 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
9. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the tomato soup, tomato juice, eggs, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir in the chopped Roma tomato.
10. Cut the cooled grilled cheese sandwiches into 1-inch cubes.
11. Pour the soup mixture into the prepared baking dish.
12. Scatter the grilled cheese cubes evenly over the soup mixture, gently pressing them down to submerge slightly.
13. Sprinkle the top with shredded Italian blend or Cheddar cheese.
14. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until heated through and the top is golden and bubbly.
Notes
Let the sandwiches cool fully before cubing to prevent soggy texture in the casserole.
This dish can be assembled ahead and refrigerated overnight. Bake just before serving.
Top with fresh basil or a drizzle of balsamic glaze for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving