{"id":6688,"date":"2025-07-31T10:41:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T10:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/?p=6688"},"modified":"2025-07-31T10:41:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T10:41:08","slug":"big-tomato-sandwich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/2025\/07\/31\/big-tomato-sandwich\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Tomato Sandwich"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4787.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4787.jpeg 564w, https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4787-237x300.jpeg 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Big Tomato Sandwich Recipe**<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creamy, Juicy, Peppery &amp; Totally Addictive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For 4 large sandwiches:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 slices white sandwich bread (or sourdough for extra flavor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 large ripe tomatoes (heirloom or beefsteak are best)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\/4 cup mayonnaise (Duke\u2019s, Hellmann\u2019s, or homemade)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp freshly ground black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: 1 tsp garlic powder or onion powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: 1\/4 cup fresh basil leaves (or arugula for a spicy twist)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prep the tomatoes:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wash and pat dry your tomatoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slice them thick \u2014 about 1\/4-inch rounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Let them sit for 5\u201310 minutes so they get juicy and full of flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Toast or no toast?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Toast the bread if you want a bit of crunch, or leave it soft for a traditional Southern feel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Slather the mayo:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spread a generous layer of mayonnaise on <strong>both<\/strong> sides of the bread. Don\u2019t skimp \u2014 this is what brings the creaminess and balances the acidity of the tomatoes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Layer it up:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lay down a thick layer of those juicy tomato slices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If using, add fresh basil or a few baby arugula leaves for a peppery bite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sandwich &amp; Press:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Top with the other slice of bread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently press down so the juices start mingling with the mayo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slice in half if you&#8217;re classy. Eat whole if you\u2019re hungry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Big Flavor:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let the sandwich sit for 5 minutes before eating for the flavors to meld.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt just before serving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want it cheesy? Add a slice of sharp cheddar or fresh mozzarella.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Suggestions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serve with potato chips, dill pickles, or corn on the cob.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for a picnic, potluck, or lazy summer lunch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You\u2019ll Love It:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Juicy tomatoes<\/strong> + <strong>creamy mayo<\/strong> + <strong>soft bread<\/strong> = pure bliss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimal ingredients, max flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer in every bite!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Big Tomato Sandwich Recipe** Creamy, Juicy, Peppery &amp; Totally Addictive Ingredients: For 4 large sandwiches: Instructions: Tips for Big Flavor: Serving Suggestions: Why You\u2019ll Love It:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6689,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6688"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6688\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6690,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6688\/revisions\/6690"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6689"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}