Description
The Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese, featuring fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil, all nestled between two slices of perfectly toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread: Choose your favorite type, such as sourdough or whole grain.
- 1 tablespoon of butter: Softened for spreading on the bread.
- 1/2 cup of fresh mozzarella cheese: Sliced or shredded.
- 1 medium ripe tomato: Sliced.
- Fresh basil leaves: A handful.
- Salt and pepper: To season.
- Balsamic glaze (optional): For drizzling on top.
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients in one place.
- Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side of one slice, layer the fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced tomato, and fresh basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper, then top with the second slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwich in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from the skillet, let cool for a minute, slice in half, and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider using garlic butter on the bread.
- Experiment with different cheeses like provolone or fontina for a twist.
- Use sturdy bread to hold the fillings without falling apart.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Caprese, Grilled Cheese, Sandwich, Italian, Vegetarian