Cheese and Tomato Toast | Slices of toasty bread topped with shredded cheese and juicy Roma tomato slices, baked until crispy and covered in melty cheese. Tomato cheese toast is an easy go-to breakfast or lunch.
This simple tomato and cheese toast recipe is comforting and versatile. Melted white cheddar cheese and flavourful tomato slices on perfectly toasted bread. This easy toast recipe is a great option for breakfast, lunch, or even a light dinner with a side like Creamy Chickpea Salad.
If you want to spice things up, top the toast with a generous sprinkle of parsley or basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Or keep it simple, with just tomatoes and cheese.
The combination of fresh, juicy tomatoes, melted cheese, and crunchy toast is hard to resist. Not only is it delicious, but it’s ready in just 15 minutes. Maybe it’s just me (it’s not), but tomato cheese toast kind of resembles the flavours of pizza, with the tomato, melted cheese, and crispy bread.
I recommend using a flavourful cheese like aged white cheddar or Havarti.
Tomato Cheese Toast Variations
Spread the bread with garlic butter before topping with cheese and tomato.
Spread the bread with a small amount of pesto and then top with cheese and tomato.
Top the finished tomato cheese toast with fresh basil for a caprese taste.
How to Slice a Tomato
The easiest way to slice a tomato is with a serrated knife (a bread knife). The sharp teeth cut through the tomato skin more easily than a standard knife.
Remove the tomato stem and place it upside down on the cutting board, so that the flat top of the tomato is facing downward.
Hold the tomato in place with your hand, making a claw shape, and start slicing through the tomato from one end. Work your way towards the other end, moving your fingers further back as needed.
Ingredients
More about the ingredients in this recipe. The exact measurements are below.
Instructions
Place the bread on a baking sheet.
Top the bread with the shredded cheese.
Layer the sliced tomato on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake for 10 minutes. The cheese should be melted and gooey. Top the tomato cheese toast with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Tomato cheese toast is great for breakfast, lunch, or a snack!
Tips for making tomato cheese toast
Substitutions
Storage
Since the toast is warm and crisp, and the tomatoes have a lot of moisture, this recipe will not store well. If you need to reheat the toast at all, just warm it in a 350°F (180°C) oven.
FAQ’s
Yes! Tomato cheese toast is very versatile. Spread the bread with garlic butter or pesto, or top the finished toast with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, or balsamic glaze.
Sharp, tangy cheese, like aged cheddar and Havarti, or fresh mild cheese like mozzarella, goes well with tomatoes.
Cheese and Tomato Toast
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 cutting board
- 1 serrated knife or a sharp non serrated knife
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread I used French bread
- ½ cup white cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 Roma tomato sliced into 6 slices
- salt and pepper to taste
- parsley chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
- Place the bread on the baking sheet and top with the shredded cheese. Layer the tomato on top and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10 minutes. The cheese should be melted and gooey. Top with parsley and serve.
Notes
Nutrition Info
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Erika Piper
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