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Classic Tomato-Soup Dunker

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Classic Tomato-Soup Dunker

Deeply golden, extra melty, ready for a bowl of tomato soup.

15 minutes1 sandwich
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  1. Butter one side of each bread slice; spread Dijon on the other sides.
  2. Layer both cheeses between the Dijon sides.
  3. Cook in a covered skillet over medium-low heat until the first side is deeply golden, 3–4 minutes.
  4. Flip and cook until the second side is crisp and the cheese is fully melted, 2–4 minutes.

Use your senses. Times are guardrails. Look for color, texture, and doneness as you go. Refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly; reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F when applicable.

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Classic Tomato-Soup Dunker

Grilled cheese

Classic Tomato-Soup Dunker

Deeply golden, extra melty, ready for a bowl of tomato soup.

15 min1 sandwich

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What you need

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  • Try this insteadUse sturdy sandwich or whole-grain bread. Lower the heat if the slices are thin.
  • Try this insteadSpread a thin layer of mayonnaise outside, or brush lightly with olive oil.
  • Try this insteadYellow mustard works. You can also leave it out without changing the cook.
  • Try this insteadTry Colby, Swiss, or another cheese that melts smoothly.
  • Try this insteadMonterey Jack or provolone keeps the same mild, stretchy melt.
Butter and spread
Step 1 of 4

Butter and spread

Butter the bread outside; spread Dijon inside.

Look forThe butter should be thin and edge-to-edge, with no thick cold clumps.
Build the middle
Step 2 of 4

Build the middle

Layer both cheeses between the Dijon sides.

Look forKeep the cheese inside the bread edges so it melts instead of burning in the pan.
Find the quiet sizzle
Step 3 of 4

Find the quiet sizzle

Cook covered over medium-low until deeply golden, 3–4 minutes.

Look forLift one corner: the bread should be an even deep gold while the butter quietly foams.
Flip and finish
Step 4 of 4

Flip and finish

Flip; cook until crisp and fully melted, 2–4 minutes.

Look forPress gently. The crust should sound crisp and the center should feel soft, not stiff.