Three Cheese And Tomato Melt Food

CHEESY TOMATO MELT

Steps:

• Top each cracker with 1 tsp. cheese and 1 tomato slice; sprinkle lightly with pepper and garlic powder.
• Place 6 topped crackers on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 15 sec. or until cheese is melted.
• Repeat with remaining topped crackers.

TOMATO CHEESE MELT

Steps:

• On each bagel or muffin half, sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper. Top with a tomato slice. Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese over each tomato. , Broil 6 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

EASY CHEESE-TOMATO MELT

Steps:

• Divide tomato slices and cheese evenly on top of bread slices. Sprinkle seasonings, if desired.
• Broil until cheese melts.
• Serve immediately.

SALMON MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Cut the tomatoes into 8 slices, 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick. Place in a shallow baking dish or on a small sheet pan. Season the tomato slices with salt and pepper, drizzle with the olive oil and put a thyme sprig on top of each. Bake until very tender and lightly browned around the edges, 30 to 35 minutes. Discard the thyme and set the tomatoes aside; keep the oven on.
• Meanwhile, combine the salmon, shallot, celery, mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon juice and all but 2 tablespoons of the scallion greens in a medium bowl. Flake the salmon and stir until combined. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Arrange the toasted English muffin halves on a foil- or parchment-lined baking sheet. Top with the salmon mixture (about a heaping 1/4 cup per muffin half). Top each with a slice of cheese and a roasted tomato slice and bake until the cheese is just melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Top with the reserved scallion greens.

THREE CHEESE AND TOMATO MELT

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375^. Place ciabatta garlic loaf on a baking sheet and bake 6-7 minutes. Loaf should already be split in half, horizontally. Sprinkle with salt & pepper to taste.
• 2. Layer with all three cheeses and return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomatoes and herbs. Cut as desired.

ITALIAN TOMATO AND CHEESE MELT

Steps:

• Drizzle open hoagie-style roll with a little olive oil (on the inside).
• Layer evenly with tomato slices, then layer with mozzarella cheese.
• Place basil leaves on top of mozzarella layer, drizzle with a bit more olive oil and a sprinkle of garlic powder and black pepper to taste.
• Top with fontinella or provolone slices (or more mozzarella, if you like).
• Broil openfaced 4 to 5 minutes or until roll is browned and cheese is bubbling.

THREE CHEESE TUNA MELT

Steps:

• 1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl.
• 2. Spread margarine on one side of all 8 slices of bread.
• 3. Coat buttered side of bread with Parmesan cheese.
• 4. Place buttered side of bread into hot pan.
• 5. Layer with 1 slice cheddar cheese, then tuna mix, then 1 slice of American cheese, then place other slide on top, buttered side out.
• 6. Cook both sides until golden brown.

BASIL PESTO, TOMATO, CHEESE AND FRENCH BREAD MELT.

Steps:

• Cut french bread across the loaf or at a small angle, making your pieces and inch thick or even thicker.
• With a brush, lightly paint one side and the slice edges with olive oil.
• Spread a thin layer of Bonnie's Pesto on the slices. (or thick if you like).
• Arrange slices of tomato in the top of the slice to cover.
• Lightly salt and pepper.
• Either broil or use a toaster oven to quickly toast the tomato slices. The tomato will not be "cooked" but simply heated up a little.
• When they are almost done, remove and sprinkle to cover with the two cheeses mixed together. Return to toaster until cheese is melted.
• This is an excellent appetizer or side dish with anything italian.