Melted Caprese sandwich

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4.5

34 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    292 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Melted Caprese sandwich

A big Caprese sandwich with melted mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil pesto and fresh basil is the perfect, easy lunch for serving a crowd.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ciabatta loaf
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • 2 tomato sliced
  • 1 ball buffalo mozzarella or fior di latte
  • 2 tbsp basil pesto

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the grill of the oven.
  2. Split the ciabatta in half and drizzle with olive oil. Toast under the grill until golden brown.
  3. Spread the pesto onto the bottom half of the bread and top with the grated mozzarella and tomatoes. Season the tomatoes then place under the grill again until the cheese is melted.
  4. Remove from the oven then top with the fresh mozzarella, basil leaves (optional) and more pesto.
  5. Top with the top half of the bread, slice and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 601mg (25%) Potassium 124mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1025IU (21%) Vitamin C 5.6mg (6%) Calcium 531mg (53%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 292kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 601mg 25%
Potassium 124mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1025IU 21%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 6%
Calcium 531mg 53%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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