Kansas Tomato Sandwich

63 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 5 min
Ready In: 10 min

“The simplest tomato sandwich ever created. You only need bread, a large tomato, cheese, tall glass of Sun Tea, and a nice comfortable chair to relax in. The classic gardener's relaxing meal.” - by Leona Denesha

Ingredients

2 slices white bread
1 medium tomato, thickly sliced
1 slice white American cheese
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
1 lettuce leaf (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 1 sandwich

Directions

Toast the bread slices to your desired darkness. When done, spread lightly with butter or margarine. Place a slice of tomato on the buttered side of one slice, and top with a slice of cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper and place a slice of lettuce on if desired. Top with the remaining slice of bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (1 total)

Calories
329 cal
16%

Fat
19 g
29%

Carbs
31.6 g
10%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Jillian

May. 24, 2010

"Boy this brings back childhood memories! This sandwich reminds me of my late Grandpa Tom so I just had to make it. He always planted tomatoes in his garden and used to make this for me when I was a ..." See morekid. We never used lettuce and always topped it with salt, pepper and plenty of mayo. He'd enjoy his with an ice cold beer and I'd enjoy mine with a tall glass of Kool Aid. This definitely is the classic gardener's relaxing meal as the submitter states. Sometimes the simplest things in life are the best."

RRB21

Sep. 24, 2004

"I have always made this! And I love it! I only do one thing different. I use mayo instead of the butter. Very yummy! And very quick to make!..." See more"

SCATTERFLAKE

Jun. 15, 2006

"Well there's nothing better on a hot summer day. But I have to say, a tomato sandwich without MAYO might as well stay home. I give you credit for listing a common gardner's summertime treat! YUMMY...." See more"

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