Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich - everything you want from a classic Caprese Salad in a warm, toasty, grilled cheese sandwich.
Servings 2 servings
Ingredients
For each sandwich:
- 4 slices bread (recommend: sourdough)
- 4 tablespoons prepared pesto
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
- 4 slices tomato
- Salt and pepper
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning optional
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.4 slices bread, 4 tablespoons prepared pesto, ¼ cup shredded mozzarella, 4 slices tomato, Salt and pepper
- 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.4 tablespoons softened butter, ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown, turning once halfway through cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 665mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1849IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 2mg
