Grilled Cheese Dunkers & Tomato Soup
Childhood favorite, grown-up portions.
$9.31 total
Ingredients & Cost Breakdown
| 8 slices bread | $1.03 |
| 1.5 cups shredded cheese (divided) | $1.84 |
| 2 tbsp butter | $0.23 |
| 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes | $1.84 |
| Onion & garlic | $2.13 |
| Splash of milk | $0.23 |
| Basil, salt, pepper | $0.11 |
| Sliced bread & butter, side | $1.90 |
| Total | $9.31 |
Shopping List
Exactly what to grab at the store — whole units, no guessing at "half an onion."
- 8 slices bread
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese (divided)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- Onion & garlic
- Splash of milk
- Basil, salt, pepper
- Sliced bread & butter, side
How to Make It
- Sauté onion and garlic in a splash of oil, then add crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper; simmer 10–15 min.
- Blend or mash soup smooth if you like it silky; stir in a splash of milk.
- Butter the bread, build sandwiches with the cheese.
- Grill in a skillet over medium heat, 3 minutes per side, until golden and melty.
- Cut sandwiches into dunk-sized strips and serve alongside the soup.
- Serve with sliced bread & butter on the side.
No-Time-For-That Tip: Swap mayo for butter on the outside of the bread — crispier, more even golden crust, zero extra cost.
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