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Cheese & Tomato Braai Broodtjies

7 INGREDIENTS • 11 STEPS • 30MINS

Cheese & Tomato Braai Broodtjies

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Braai Broodtjies, or Grilled Sandwiches, are a traditional South African Braai accompaniment. Best eaten straight off the grill, these toasted cheese, tomato & onion sandwiches are the perfect excuse to light a fire, no matter what time of the year it is.
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Braai Broodtjies, or Grilled Sandwiches, are a traditional South African Braai accompaniment. Best eaten straight off the grill, these toasted cheese, tomato & onion sandwiches are the perfect excuse to light a fire, no matter what time of the year it is.
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30MINS

Total Time

$1.34

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
6
us / metric
White Sandwich Bread
12 slices
White Sandwich Bread
Tomato
2
Large Tomatoes
Yellow Onion
1
Large Yellow Onion
Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
2 cups
Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
Salted Butter
4 Tbsp
Salted Butter
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
514
Fat
23.0 g
Protein
18.6 g
Carbs
54.5 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Thinly slice Tomatoes (2).
step 1 Thinly slice Tomatoes (2).
step 2
Thinly slice Yellow Onion (1).
step 2 Thinly slice Yellow Onion (1).
step 3
Place two slices White Sandwich Bread (12 slices) next to one another on a wooden chopping board.
step 3 Place two slices White Sandwich Bread (12 slices) next to one another on a wooden chopping board.
step 4
Generously spread one side of the bread with Salted Butter (4 Tbsp) and flip over.
step 4 Generously spread one side of the bread with Salted Butter (4 Tbsp) and flip over.
step 5
Sprinkle the other unbuttered side of the bread with Shredded White Cheddar Cheese (2 cups).
step 5 Sprinkle the other unbuttered side of the bread with Shredded White Cheddar Cheese (2 cups).
step 6
Top with two slices of tomato and season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 6 Top with two slices of tomato and season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 7
Add slices of onion. Butter the other slice of bread with butter.
step 7 Add slices of onion. Butter the other slice of bread with butter.
step 8
Place unbuttered side down on top of the sandwich. Press down gently to make sure the filling is snug between the two slices of bread. Repeat with the remaining slices of bread, cheese, sliced tomatoes and onion.
step 8 Place unbuttered side down on top of the sandwich. Press down gently to make sure the filling is snug between the two slices of bread. Repeat with the remaining slices of bread, cheese, sliced tomatoes and onion.
step 9
Place the sandwiches on a preheated grill, making sure it's not too hot.
step 9 Place the sandwiches on a preheated grill, making sure it's not too hot.
step 10
Grill for about 7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
step 10 Grill for about 7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
step 11
Remove from the grill, slice diagonally in half and pile high on a serving plate. Serve immediately and enjoy!
step 11 Remove from the grill, slice diagonally in half and pile high on a serving plate. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tags

Appetizers
Grill
Comfort Food
BBQ
Lunch
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegetarian
Game Day
Quick & Easy
Sandwiches & Wraps
Vegetables
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