Fancy Tomato Sandwich


Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (1½ sticks) salted butter, softened, at room temperature 

  • ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives 

  • 2 long baguettes (about 12 oz. each) 

  • 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, sliced ¼ in. thick 

  • 8 small-to-medium firm-ripe heirloom tomatoes (3 lb. total), cored and sliced ¼ in. thick 

  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt  

  • freshly ground black pepper 

  • 3 cups baby arugula 

  • 2 cups crispy fried onions, such as French's

Directions

  • Stir butter and chives in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined.

  • Split baguettes horizontally. 

  • Spread chive butter on cut sides of baguettes (about 3 tablespoons per side). 

  • Arrange cheese on bottom baguette halves.

  • Layer sliced tomatoes on top of cheese, season with salt and pepper. Top with arugula and onions.

  • Replace top baguette halves. Slice each sandwich crosswise into 8 pieces for an appetizer or 4 pieces for a main.