Mini Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Shooters
Mini Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Shooters are a playful twist on classic comfort food. These adorable shooters feature crispy, gooey grilled cheese paired with rich, warm tomato soup, making them perfect for parties or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and delightful to serve, these bite-sized treats evoke childhood nostalgia while impressing guests with their charming presentation. Enjoy them as appetizers or a whimsical lunch option everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings (4 shooters) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese (1 oz each)
- 4 slices sourdough bread (about 2 oz each)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup canned tomato soup
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the bread into squares that fit into shooter glasses.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of each slice. Place one slice butter-side down in the skillet, add cheese, and top with another slice butter-side up. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
- While grilling, heat the tomato soup in a saucepan until warmed through.
- Cut the grilled cheese into small pieces suitable for dipping.
- Assemble by pouring hot tomato soup into shooter glasses and inserting grilled cheese pieces vertically.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired; serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shooter
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg