It’s about that time of year again—and if it hasn’t already hit, it’s coming soon:
Back To School time for the kids! The school year brings hectic schedules and busy parents looking for an easy-to-make, sure-to-please dinner. Boy, do we have the solution for you! The delicious mix of fine cheeses adds a gourmet touch to an old favorite, and the “secret ingredients” added to the tomato soup will have everyone thinking you made it from scratch.  Best of all, it’s super simple!

At the end of the day, Miniature Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Tomato Soup is sure to hit the spot. Check out the Appetizer Version of this recipe, too!

Ingredients

Grilled Cheese:
24 slices white bread
2 cups combination of grated Gruyère, Fontina, and mozzarella cheeses, mixed together
2 Tablespoons chives, chopped
½ stick butter

Tomato Soup:
3 cans tomato soup
1½ cup water
1½ cup milk
9 Tablespoons orange juice

Methods/Steps

Prepare Bread: Heat oven to 300ºF. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 2 circles from each bread slice.  Toast in the oven on a sheet pan for about 5 minutes to dry out the bread.

Assemble Sandwiches: Mix together the cheese and chives. Top slices of white bread with the cheese/chive mixture. Close the sandwiches.

Cook Sandwiches: In a large skillet, melt about 2 Tablespoons of the butter over moderate heat. Cook the sandwiches turning once, until browned, about 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer the sandwiches to a sheet pan. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches, using 2 Tablespoons of butter per batch. Reheat the sandwiches in the oven for about 5 minutes, until piping hot.

Make Soup: Mix can of soup with water, milk, and orange juice, and heat to liking. Then serve in small bowls with grilled cheese sandwiches.

Makes 24 mini sandwiches.

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