Open-Faced Cheese And Tomato Sandwich

The best Open-Faced Cheese and Tomato Sandwich ever. The combination of tomato and cheese is always a hit however you layer it.

These Scandinavian-style sandwiches known as Smørrebrød are easy to prepare. Totally impressive in appearance and certainly delivers on taste. Less bread and more toppings are a win for me.

I am sure you have enjoyed lots of open sandwiches like:

• Smashed Avocado Toast – perfect for any meal of the day.
• Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagel – this classic is so easy to make at home.
• Fresh Tomato Bruschetta – perfect with pasta or as a starter.
• Strawberry Bruschetta – great for an appetizer or dessert.

Let’s not forget all the tuna melts and hot open-faced sandwiches with gravy too.

RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this open sandwich can be found at the bottom of this post.

Ingredients Needed For This Cold Cheese And Tomato Sandwich

Super easy to find ingredients. Keep reading for some awesome substitutions and recipe tips.

• Thin buns
• Fresh tomatoes
• Goat cheese
• Antipasto spread
• Balsamic glaze
• Fresh basil

One thing I will suggest is that you use the BEST tomatoes possible. Heirloom tomatoes are fantastic.

Making Open-Faced Sandwiches With Tomatoes And Cheese

All you need to do is slice and layer. This is the perfect sandwich for brunch, lunch or dinner.

• Divide your bun in half. One half for each serving.
• Spread the cheese on the bun.
• Layer on the sliced tomatoes.
• Top with the antipasto spread.
• Drizzle with balsamic.
• Garnish with basil leaves.

This tomato and cheese recipe is so simple to make and so delicious to eat. Open-face sandwiches are great for feeding a crowd and for sandwich buffets since they are presentation perfect.

Suggestions/Recipe Tips

Buns – I love thin, dense buns. This sandwich is all about the toppings. You can also use dense slices of bread. Think rye, multigrain, or sourdough, they would all be great options.

Cheese – Goat cheese is perfect. It spreads nicely and tastes delicious. I used a flavoured one, but plain would work. If you are not a goat cheese fan, honestly any cheese will work. Cream cheese, ricotta, any kind of sliced cheese you like. There is no right or wrong kind of cheese.

Tomatoes – The freshest, best-tasting tomatoes work best. If you cannot find heirloom, beefsteak or Kumato are great options. Of course, if you grow your own tomatoes in the garden, those would be perfect.

Antipasto Spread – This comes in mild and hot. Take your pick. You can also leave this out if you prefer, but it does add a nice layer of flavour. All you need is a little, especially if you are using the hot one. As an alternative try a bit of marinated artichokes or eggplant.

Balsamic Glaze – Always a great choice. You could also just use a few drops of regular balsamic. It will be much thinner and the flavour will not be as intense or as sweet.

Garnish – Fresh herbs of any kind will work. I choose basil, but chives, dill, thyme or oregano are great alternatives.

Serving – I like to serve these as soon as they are made. You can store them in the fridge until ready to eat. Just be aware the longer they are stored, the chances of the bread getting soggy increases.

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For more sandwich ideas, here are a few to try:

• Brie Grilled Cheese
• Curried Tofu
• Smoked Salmon Sandwich
• Egg Salad Wrap
• Harvest Turkey Wrap