Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Enjoy a gourmet twist on the classic grilled cheese with this Caprese-inspired sandwich, featuring fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil pesto for a burst of Italian flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 slices bread (gluten-free for gluten-free)
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick, room temperature
- 1 large ripe tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons basil pesto
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brush the outside of each slice of bread with olive oil. Spread basil pesto on the inside of each slice of bread.
- Layer mozzarella cheese slices on one slice of bread. Top with tomato slices and season with salt and pepper. Place the second slice of bread on top, pesto side down.
- Heat a pan over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwich in the pan and grill until golden brown on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula.
Nutrition
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 25mg