Description
A delicious Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich featuring fresh mozzarella, ripe tomato, basil pesto, and olive oil-grilled bread for a perfectly melty and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Spread
- 4 slices Bread
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 tablespoons Basil Pesto
Fillings
- 1 Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Ball
- 1 Tomato
- Salt, to taste
- Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Pan: Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat to ensure even grilling and to melt the cheese properly.
- Prepare the Bread: Brush the outside of each bread slice lightly with olive oil to get a golden, crispy crust when grilled.
- Spread Pesto: On the other side of each bread slice, spread a generous layer of basil pesto for vibrant flavor.
- Assemble Sandwich: Place slices of fresh mozzarella cheese on the pesto side of one bread slice, layer with sliced tomato, and season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Grill the Sandwich: Top with the other bread slice, pesto side down. Place the sandwich in the hot pan and grill over medium heat for 2-4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted fully.
- Serve: Slice the sandwich in half and serve warm to enjoy the perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
- Feel free to add fresh basil leaves for extra herbal aroma.
- Use a low-fat mozzarella to reduce calories if desired.
- Grill on medium heat to avoid burning while allowing cheese to melt thoroughly.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Caprese sandwich, grilled cheese, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, tomato sandwich, Italian sandwich, vegetarian sandwich, easy sandwich recipe
