Hot Cheese Sandwiches in the Microwave
As simple as can be, filling, tasty - great for a snack or budget-friendly dinner! Hot cheese sandwiches in the microwave are a quick dish that helps when you need to feed the family fast. The recipe can be customized as you like. They taste like pizza but require much less effort!
Updated : 25 September, 2025
Easy
About 10 min.
Ingredients
100 grams
Loaf
50 grams
Butter
100 grams
Hard cheese
1
Tomato
to taste
Red pepper, ground
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
I used pre-sliced baguette, but toast or regular white bread will also work. If your bread is whole, slice it evenly into slices about 0.4 in (1 cm) thick.
Step 2
Choose tomatoes that are not too soft or juicy, otherwise the sandwiches will get soggy. Wash, pat dry with paper towels, and slice thinly into rounds with a sharp knife.
Step 3
Use good quality hard cheese - its flavor will define the sandwiches. It should also melt well. You can replace it with mozzarella (non-brined) or suluguni.
Step 4
Spread each bread slice with a thin layer of soft butter. Sprinkle with red ground pepper to taste.
Step 5
Place a paper towel on the plate you’ll use for microwaving. This prevents the bread bottom from getting soggy.
Step 6
Arrange sandwiches in a circle on the plate, leaving the center empty so heat spreads evenly.
Step 7
Place 1-2 tomato slices on each piece of bread.
Step 8
Top with 1-3 slices of cheese. Microwave on full power for about 1 minute, until the cheese melts.
Step 9
Serve hot, immediately, while still warm - they won’t be as tasty once cooled. Before serving, you can sprinkle with fresh herbs such as dill or green onion. I like sesame seeds, so I sprinkled them on top. Fresh salad leaves or favorite sauces make a great side. Enjoy!