Southern Tomato Sandwich Recipe

I have always made my Tomato Sandwiches this way. I'm laughing because there is actually a recipe for it, LOL

I toast the bread, then I put a slice of American cheese over the tomatoes, then stick it under the broiler to melt the cheese

Great. My Grandparents taught me this "recipe". I add a slice of bologna. Yeah! Good. I also peel the tomato. Use Heirloom tomatoes.. (I'm 86)

West Coast native here, and whenever I get a craving for a tomato sammie, I like to think outside the box. 1: Deli style sliced sourdough bread (bigger slices). 2: Heirloom tomatos (I go for those orange or purple ones!), or the biggest and reddest ones I can find. 3: Honey mustard, or BBQ or sriracha sauce for an extra kick! 4: Cheese, and I can't think of any kind that compliments thick slices of tomato none better than sharp cheddar. Sometimes I'll toast up this sandwich in the frypan like a grilled cheese and eat it along with a bowl of soup, other times I won't. If you do choose to pan fry, I have found that using Beefsteak or any other firmer-fleshed tomato holds up better during the frying- less likely to wilt. Air toasters or oven toasters (I'm guessing?) probably won't cause this soggy, wilting effect. Or you could cheat first off and just toast the bread beforehand. Either way it's versatile. :)

Been making these for over 65 years! White bread (now prefer sourdough) , lots of mayonnaise, thick slices of ripe tomatoes and salt & pepper. Mouth watering just thinking about next one🥰🥰🥰

I call it a kitchen sink tomato sandwich, as I use thicker slices of tomato with a bit more mayo, and eat over the kitchen sink, letting the juice drip off my elbows/ Delicious!

I have made these for years. I didn't realize they were southern. I live in Canada and they people here have made them for years. The only thing better is a toasted version ( BLT) of this with bacon and lettuce added.

What I grew up with. Only difference is I slice my tomatoes just a tad thinner and add more to the sandwich. I get so excited when tomatoes come right off the vine. I eat this for most meals during this time. I would skip a steak for one of these.

Room temp tomatoes: check White bread: check Duke's mayonnaise: check Unpeeled tomatoes: (buzzer sound) You were doing so well until that last one! Also, "thin" slices? Nah, make 'em a full half inch thick, cutting them to fit without overlapping. Better yet, save that one huge tomato for sandwiches, and make three or four of them with one thick slice each.

Try toasting the bread. Sourdough bread works great too.

I always added a couple thin slices of sweet onion to my sandwich. Best sandwich for a quick lunch.

Looks delicious!

Good sweet tomatoes make this a fantastic sandwich. I like to do a similar thing but instead of mayo I use cream cheese. Often on one piece of toast. Love tomatoes and sandwiches!!

Simple and oh so tasty. This recipe will be on repeat. My favourite vegetarian sandwich just got bumped to #2.

Have always loved 'mater sandwiches! Perfect in the hot summer :-)

Everyone raised in the South, this sandwich is in your DNA! It doesn’t get any simpler or better than this! Dukes, fresh picked tomatoes, a little salt & pepper & white bread is all you need for the best sandwich!

I've been eating these for 65 years. Grew up in the Sacramento area of Calif. where tomatoes are grown and canned. Try adding some thin sliced red onion.

I had to laugh at the “how to” when it said you probably wouldn’t need more than a tbsp. of mayo! lol! To me, that’s the secret to a good tomato sandwich. Oh, and always, always use regular white bread. It’s the best! Duke's mayo is ok, but I like Bama.

You can totally make this on a weeknight.

I feel like I leveled up in cooking today.