How to Make It
Prepare the Ingredients
Slice the tomatoes into thin rounds. Pat the basil leaves dry and tear or chop into small pieces.
Mix the Cream Cheese Spread
Combine all the spread ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth and well blended.
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread a thick layer of the cream cheese mixture on both slices of bread to prevent sogginess. Arrange the tomato slices on one slice, then sprinkle with basil and black pepper. Top with the remaining slice of bread and cut in half, lengthwise or diagonally.
5-Minute Tomato & Basil Sandwich
A fresh and simple 5-minute sandwich with juicy vine-ripened tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a smooth garlic cream cheese spread — perfect for breakfast or a light snack.
Ingredients
- 2 slices white sandwich bread
- Vine-ripened tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
Cream Cheese Spread
- 4 tbsp plain cream cheese spread equals ¼ cup
- 2 tsp mayonnaise
- A pinch of garlic powder
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes into thin rounds and tear or chop the basil leaves. Mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic powder until smooth. Spread the cream cheese mixture generously on both slices of bread — coating both sides helps prevent sogginess. Layer the tomato slices on one piece, sprinkle with basil and black pepper, top with the second slice, and cut in half.
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Notes
Spreading cream cheese on both slices of bread is the key to keeping this sandwich from getting soggy — especially if you’re making it ahead. Use the ripest, most flavorful tomatoes you can find since they’re the star of the show here.
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