Healthy Recipes Main Dish Sandwich Cheese Dreams with Tomatoes 4.3 (3) 3 Reviews Cheese Dreams are nostalgic open-faced cheesy toasts—simple, satisfying and perfect for lunch. This version is inspired by a family favorite: juicy tomato slices layered under melted Cheddar cheese on crisp whole-wheat toast. Toasting the bread first keeps it from getting soggy under the tomatoes. Watch out: The scalding cheese-and-tomato can burn the roof of your mouth if you’re not careful. I like to eat mine with a fork and knife to cool off each bite, but feel free to eat these however you choose. By Penelope Wall Penelope Wall Penelope Wall oversees the digital editorial vision of EatingWell—drawing on both her passion for food, wellness and storytelling and over 20 years experience in digital content strategy and editorial. Penelope has a bachelor's degree in English and studio art and a minor in French from Middlebury College. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 29, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Close Credit: Abbey Littlejohn Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 1 Nutrition Profile: No Added Sugar Sesame-Free High-Calcium Bone Health Weight Loss Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts You need just 10 minutes to make these cheesy toasts for a fast, filling lunch. Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that may help protect against heart disease. Pre-toasting the bread is the trick to keeping the toasts crisp under juicy tomato slices. Abbey Littlejohn Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, toasted 4 slices tomato Pinch of freshly ground pepper 2 (1-oz.) slices Cheddar cheese Directions Preheat broiler to high with oven rack 6 inches from heat source. Place 2 toast slices on a baking sheet. Top each with 2 tomato slices. Season with a pinch of pepper. Top each with 1 Cheddar slice. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. EatingWell.com, August 2025 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 403 Calories 21g Fat 32g Carbs 22g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size 2 toasts Calories 403 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 5g 17% Total Sugars 5g Added Sugars 0g 0% Protein 22g 43% Total Fat 21g 27% Saturated Fat 11g 55% Cholesterol 55mg 18% Vitamin A 220µg Vitamin C 11mg 13% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 3mg 17% Folate 54µg Vitamin K 13µg Sodium 661mg 29% Calcium 509mg 39% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 72mg 17% Potassium 403mg 9% Zinc 3mg 30% Vitamin B12 1µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.