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?!
Total Time
15min
4.5
23 Ratings
Author: Closet Cooking
Servings:
2
Ingredients
•
4
slices
Bread
•
2
Tbsp
Olive Oil
•
4
Tbsp
Basil Pesto
•
1
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Ball
, room temperature
•
1
Tomato
, room temperature
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
1.
Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
2.
Brush the outside of each Bread (4 slices) with enough Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) to lightly coat the bread.
3.
Spread the Basil Pesto (4 Tbsp) on the other side of each bread slice.
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).
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.
6.
Slice in half and serve warm.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
524
FAT
28.9 g
PROTEIN
13.2 g
CARBS
53.2 g
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