Subj : Midwestern Casseroles 73
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Sun Nov 17 2024 10:50 am

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     Title: Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Bake
Categories: Cheese, Herbs, Breads, Vegetables, Dairy
     Yield: 6 servings

     3 oz Cream cheese
 1 1/2 ts Dried basil; divided
    12 sl Italian, sourdough or rye
          - bread (1/2" thick)
     6 sl Mozzarella cheese
     6 tb Butter; softened
   1/2 c  Tomato paste
     1 cl Garlic; minced
   1/4 ts (ea) salt & pepper
 1 3/4 c  Milk
     2 lg Eggs
     1 c  Shredded Italian cheese
          - blend or mozzarella cheese

 Set oven @ 350ºF/175ºC.

 In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and 1 teaspoon basil
 until blended; spread onto 6 bread slices. Top with the
 mozzarella cheese and remaining bread. Spread outsides
 of sandwiches with butter. Arrange in a greased 13x9-in.
 baking dish.

 In a small saucepan, combine tomato paste, garlic, salt,
 pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon basil; cook and stir
 over medium heat for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk;
 bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5
 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove
 from heat.

 In a large bowl, whisk eggs; gradually whisk in a third
 of the milk mixture. Stir in the remaining milk mixture;
 pour over the sandwiches. Sprinkle with the Italian
 cheese blend.

 Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and cheese is
 melted, 25-30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before
 serving.

 Megan Kuns, Perrysburg, Ohio

 Makes: 6 servings

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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