Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Bake

By Coppermouse

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons softened butter
• 1 (1-pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 22 slices)
• 2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 1/2 cup milk

Preparation

Step 1

•Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spread butter on one side of bread slices and place on baking sheet.

•Bake 5 to 7 minutes, turn over, and bake another 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

•In a 9- x 13-inch baking dish, arrange half the bread slices in a single layer. Sprinkle bread with 1-1/2 cups cheese and top with remaining bread slices.

•In a medium bowl, combine tomato soup and milk. Evenly pour over bread.
•Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and continue baking 10 minutes, or until heated through.