Ingredients
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To create this comforting casserole, you’ll need:
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- 12 (½-inch thick) slices sourdough bread
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- ¼ cup butter, softened, divided
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- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
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- 12 slices pre-sliced Cheddar cheese
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- 2 (10.5-ounce) cans condensed tomato soup (such as Campbell’s)
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- 1 cup tomato juice
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- 2 large eggs
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- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
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- 1 Roma tomato, seeded and chopped into ½-inch pieces
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- 1 cup shredded Italian blend or Cheddar cheese
Instructions
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- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 450°F (230°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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- Prepare the Grilled Cheese:
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- Spread butter on one side of 6 slices of bread.
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- Place buttered side down on a baking sheet.
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- Spread cream cheese over each slice and top with 2 slices of Cheddar cheese.
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- Place the remaining bread slices on top and butter the exposed sides.
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- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, flipping once, until the sandwiches are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
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- Prepare the Grilled Cheese:
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- Cool and Cut: Let sandwiches cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting them into 1-inch cubes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
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- Make the Soup Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together tomato soup, tomato juice, eggs, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir in chopped Roma tomato.
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- Assemble the Casserole:
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- Pour the soup mixture into the prepared baking dish.
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- Evenly distribute the grilled cheese cubes over the soup mixture, pressing them slightly to submerge.
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- Sprinkle with shredded Italian blend or Cheddar cheese.
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- Assemble the Casserole:
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- Bake: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the casserole is golden brown.
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- Serve and Enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole / Comfort Food
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 342 per serving