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Cheddar, Baby Leek and Tomato Sandwich

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"These are wonderful." — AJ

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Original recipe makes 2 sandwiches Change Servings

4 slices sourdough bread
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
3 small leeks, white part only, julienned

2/3 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
4 slices firm tomatoes
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

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Directions

Heat a frying pan on medium heat. Spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice; place two slices, butter side down, in the pan. Top with leeks, half of the cheese, the tomato slices, then the remaining cheese. Spread the mayonnaise on the unbuttered side of the remaining two bread slices; place mayonnaise side down on the sandwich. Toast until golden brown, then flip, and brown the other side.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 5 mins
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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 04, 2007

Great variation from the typical grilled cheese sandwich. Saute the leeks to cut down on the "onion" flavor of the leek and it's a great sandwich!

—cinnybear

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 15, 2009

Much too rich, decrease the cheese and use less leaks for sure, sauteing the leaks in butter first helps soften them but it makes for an even richer sandwich with the addition of even more butter. I dont think ill make this again. My boyfriend liked it ok. We added turkey lunch meat.

—D-LITE

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Feb 16, 2007

This is a super rich sandwich! All that yummy cheese, the buttered bread... wow! I love leeks, I love cheese, I love butter, I love bread. Bring them all together and it's almost TOO rich! Next time I'll add more tomato as a balancing agent, but this is a great sandwich.

—MOLLE888

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Jan 25, 2010

Yummy combination!

—Cheri

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Apr 05, 2010

I loved these. It's a great way to use leeks from the garden!

—jwatson

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Mar 03, 2009

I used fresh mozzarella instead of cheddar. The sandwich was rich and tasty. I shared the recipe with some of my co-workers that are observing lent and not eating meat on fridays. They love it!

—je1435

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May 06, 2012

So rich and yummy! This will be just a once and a while sandwich for me but it is delicious and better be for all those calories! Did not find the leeks overpowering AT ALL! I used a wheat berry bread but that was my only change. Thanks!

—mommyluvs2cook

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Sep 23, 2010

Yum. This is delicious but also a very rich sandwich. Make sure you have an appetite!

—MCSPAD85

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Nutrition

Calories
614 kcal
31%

Carbohydrates
36.7 g
12%

Cholesterol
99 mg
33%

Fat
44.6 g
69%

Fiber
2.5 g
10%

Protein
18.7 g
37%

Sodium
822 mg
33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cheddar, Baby Leek and Tomato Sandwich

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 614
Calories from Fat: 401

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44.6g 69 %
Saturated Fat 22.6g 113 %
Cholesterol 99mg 33 %
Sodium 822mg 33 %
Potassium 311mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 36.7g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10 %
Protein 18.7g 37 %
** Sugars 4.3g
Vitamin A 43 %
Vitamin C 19 %
Calcium 48 %
Iron 31 %
Thiamin 33 %
Niacin 32 %
Vitamin B6 18 %
Magnesium 16 %
Folate 64 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.