Cheese Dippers and Spicy Tomato-Cheese Soup

Recipe courtesy of GilliMax

1 can condensed Southwest-style pepper jack soup

8 ounces Mexican-style shredded cheese

1 baguette French bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick

1/2 stick butter, softened

Spicy Tomato-Cheese Soup, recipe follows

In a bowl, combine condensed cheese soup and the shredded cheese. Spread mixture on baguette slices. Butter the outside of the sandwiches.

Heat large frying pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Place sandwiches in the pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes. Flip sandwiches and cook second side. Cover frying pan to ensure that the cheese melts. Serve as "dunkers" with mugs of Spicy Tomato-Cheese Soup.

Spicy Tomato-Cheese Soup:

1 can condensed tomato soup

1 can condensed Cheddar cheese soup

3 cups spicy tomato juice

2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

1 teaspoon dried basil

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Heat thoroughly, over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Serve in mugs with Grilled Cheese Dippers.