
A historical main dish from Recipes from here and there (1900). This recipe is designed for individual service, making it perfect for a single serving.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
For individual service, toast two slices bread
Fry one slice tomato in bacon drippings
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Place on one slice toast
Place one thick slice cheese on remaining toast
Place under broiler until cheese melts
Then place on toast and tomato
Sprinkle with one tablespoon chopped chives
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Frying the tomato in bacon drippings drives off excess moisture that would otherwise make the bread soggy, while the fat carries bacon's savory compounds directly into the tomato. Broiling the cheese separately ensures it melts completely and develops slight browning before assembly, preventing the bottom toast from steaming and losing its crisp texture. The fat from the drippings also helps the cheese adhere better to the warm components.
The tomato can be fried up to 2 hours ahead and kept at room temperature. Reheat briefly in the skillet before assembling. Chives can be chopped up to 1 day ahead and stored in the refrigerator in a damp paper towel inside a sealed container.
This sandwich is best enjoyed immediately after assembly. If necessary, store assembled sandwich wrapped in foil in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes to restore some crispness, though texture will not match a freshly made sandwich.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The tomato can be fried up to 2 hours ahead and kept at room temperature. Reheat briefly in the skillet before assembling. Chives can be chopped up to 1 day ahead and stored in the refrigerator in a damp paper towel inside a sealed container.
This sandwich is best enjoyed immediately after assembly. If necessary, store assembled sandwich wrapped in foil in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes to restore some crispness, though texture will not match a freshly made sandwich.