Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
521 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Description
This sandwich uses sourdough or similar bread spread with pesto sauce on both sides, layering shredded mozzarella cheese and fresh tomato slices seasoned with salt and black pepper. The sandwich is topped with more mozzarella before closing. The exterior of each slice is buttered and optionally sprinkled with Italian seasoning to enhance the crust during baking at 375°F.
Baking the sandwich in the oven for roughly 10-12 minutes, turning once, melts the cheese thoroughly and crisps the buttered bread evenly. This method gives the sandwich a uniform golden brown crust compared to pan frying. The blend of pesto, mozzarella, and tomato captures the classic Caprese flavors in a warm, gooey format.
Ingredients
For each sandwich:
- 4 lices bread I used sourdough
- 4 tbsp pesto sauce prepared
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 4 lices tomato
- salt
- black pepper
- 4 tbsp butter softened
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning optional, dried
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Spread two slices of bread with half the pesto. Top with half the shredded mozzarella and sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with remaining mozzarella.
- Spread remaining bread slices with remaining pesto. Place on top of sandwich.
- Spread one side of each sandwich liberally with softened butter and sprinkle lightly with dried Italian herbs. Place buttered side down on a baking sheet. Repeat butter and seasoning on second side.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown, turning once halfway through cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 521kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 665mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1849IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 216mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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