Cheddar, Baby Leek and Tomato Sandwich Recipe
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Cheddar, Baby Leek and Tomato Sandwich

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"These are wonderful."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

What to Drink?
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 614 | Total Fat: 44.6g | Cholesterol: 99mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2007 by cinnybear   view full review
Great variation from the typical grilled cheese sandwich. Saute the leeks to cut down on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2007 by MOLLE888   view full review
This is a super rich sandwich! All that yummy cheese, the buttered bread... wow! I love leeks,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2010 by jwatson   view full review
I loved these. It's a great way to use leeks from the garden!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2010 by Cheri   view full review
Yummy combination!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2009 by D-LITE   view full review
Much too rich, decrease the cheese and use less leaks for sure, sauteing the leaks in butter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2009 by je1435   view full review
I used fresh mozzarella instead of cheddar. The sandwich was rich and tasty. I shared the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2008 by azarbonne   view full review
Fantastic update to the standard grilled cheese. Made this for lunch today, put on a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2012 by mommyluvs2cook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
So rich and yummy! This will be just a once and a while sandwich for me but it is delicious...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2011 by eyelashy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
these ARE wonderful, my husband and daughter enjoyed them too.. easy to make but delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2010 by MCSPAD85   view full review
Yum. This is delicious but also a very rich sandwich. Make sure you have an appetite!

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