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Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

7 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 15MINS

Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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4.5
23 ratings
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What better way is there to enjoy perfectly ripe tomatoes other than smothered in melted cheese along with some fresh homemade basil pesto in a sandwich that is grilled to perfection?!
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What better way is there to enjoy perfectly ripe tomatoes other than smothered in melted cheese along with some fresh homemade basil pesto in a sandwich that is grilled to perfection?!
15MINS
Total Time
$1.18
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
us / metric
Bread
4 slices
Bread
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Basil Pesto
4 Tbsp
Basil Pesto
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Ball
1
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Ball, room temperature
sliced 1/4-inch thick
Tomato
1
Tomato, room temperature
sliced 1/4-inch thick
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
524
Fat
28.9 g
Protein
13.2 g
Carbs
53.2 g
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step 1
Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
step 2
Brush the outside of each Bread (4 slices) with enough Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) to lightly coat the bread.
step 2 Brush the outside of each Bread (4 slices) with enough Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) to lightly coat the bread.
step 3
Spread the Basil Pesto (4 Tbsp) on the other side of each bread slice.
step 3 Spread the Basil Pesto (4 Tbsp) on the other side of each bread slice.
step 4
Place the Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Ball (1) on the pesto side of one bread slice. Top with Tomato (1) and season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 5
Place the other slice of bread on top, with the pesto side facing down. Place the sandwich in the pan and grill over medium heat until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 2-4 minutes per side.
step 6
Slice in half and serve warm.
step 6 Slice in half and serve warm.
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American
Grill
Comfort Food
Lunch
Date Night
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegetarian
Italian
Sandwiches & Wraps
Summer
Vegetables
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