Grilled Tomato and Brie Sandwiches

Name: Grilled Tomato and Brie Sandwiches
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich)
Ingredients: 8 (1-ounce) slices 100% whole-grain bread (about 1/4 inch thick); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 garlic clove, halved; 2 teaspoons country-style Dijon mustard; 4 ounces Brie cheese, thinly sliced; 1 1/3 cups packaged baby arugula and spinach greens (such as Dole); 8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices beefsteak tomato; Cooking spray

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4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich)

Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Jan Gautro

Maureen Callahan,
RECIPE BY Cooking Light June 2009

These grilled tomato and brie sandwiches make the most of juicy, flavorful summer tomatoes. Serve with grapes or carrot sticks.

8 (1-ounce) slices 100% whole-grain bread (about 1/4 inch thick)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, halved
2 teaspoons country-style Dijon mustard
4 ounces Brie cheese, thinly sliced
1 1/3 cups packaged baby arugula and spinach greens (such as Dole)
8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices beefsteak tomato
Cooking spray

How to Make It

Step 1

Prepare grill to high heat.

Step 2

Brush one side of each bread slice with oil; rub cut sides of garlic over oil. Spread 1/2 teaspoon mustard on each of 4 bread slices, oil side down. Top each bread slice with 1 ounce cheese, 1/3 cup greens, and 2 tomato slices. Top each with remaining 4 bread slices, oil side up.

Step 3

Place sandwiches on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 2 minutes on each side or until lightly toasted and cheese melts.

Chef's Notes

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xswl12's Review

WellnessScience

If you slice the tomatoes and then marinade them in a mixture containing some olive oil, a little balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano and a chopped up clove of garlic for a few minutes, it adds so much flavor to the sandwich. Also, after the sandwich is cooked, cut a clove of garlic in half and rub the side that was cut on both pieces of bread. It makes a big difference. I also skipped the dijon because the bread and tomatoes added enough flavor. Try the sandwich this way, it's amazing.

LynDellG's Review

TheRealKatie

This sandwich was so easy to make. I modified it to reduce the calorie count somewhat, but it was just as wonderful. My version was made with Arnolds sandwich rounds (100 calories) and instead of the olive oil, I used 1/2 Tblsp of I can't believe it's not Butter Light on the outside of the bread before grilling it. 1 oz of Brie, 1/2 slice of grilled turkey bacon, lettuce, tomato and a Vidalia onion slice. I used grey poupon course mustard in my husbands sandwich and none in mine since I don't care for that. I did use salt and pepper on the tomatoes which also added to the flavor of the sandwich. He loved the mustard. I loved the sandwich without. We paired this with a crunch slaw recipe that I make from Cooking Light magazine and it made a wonderful lunch.

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xswl12

N/A

WellnessScience's Review

Monica3

KaraMS's Review

LynDellG

Awesome!

Kristina6674's Review

KaraMS

Using good ingredients is definitely key to bringing out the flavors in what could easily be a bland sandwich. I used fresh garlic and a good quality French brie (make sure it's slightly soft, a.i. ripe). A very easy dinner, and a great way to use up ripe tomatoes from the garden (I removed the seeds to keep the bread from getting soggy). Delicious!

guinness4029's Review

Kristina6674

Yum! This was good. Husband added half a chicken breast to each sandwich. That was the only change he made The next morning I also had one (wo chicken) for breakfast. I followed exactly.

nevacation's Review

fairydragonstar

This was delicious! I used sourdough bread and plain dijon mustard. Instead of the olive oil I sprayed the bread with olive oil non-stick spray and sprinkled garlic powder like a previous reader mentioned. I also seasoned the tomatoes with salt and pepper. In the panini press, done. Awesome!!!!!

Monica3's Review

elishapisha

Yummy! To paraphrase a previous reviewer, the grilled cheese has grown up. I followed the recipe exactly; it came together quickly; and it tasted delicious. I would not serve this at a formal gathering (hence the four stars), but I am already planning to invite my mom and her best friend for a relaxed dinner featuring these sandwiches.

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skspillman

This was delicious. I used an Italian cheese called robiola due latti instead of Brie, but they're very similar in texture and taste (the robiola is maybe a bit more tangy, you can find it at Whole Foods). I also used regular full-grown spinach from my farm share. Yum!

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