Grilled Caprese Sandwich Recipe
Enjoy the delightful flavors of Italy with this delicious Grilled Caprese Sandwich recipe. A perfect blend of crispy sourdough, creamy mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and fragrant basil pesto, all grilled to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 2 slices sourdough bread
Spread:
- 1–2 Tablespoons butter
- 1–2 Tablespoons basil pesto
Filling:
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese, about 1/4 inch thick
Instructions
- Warm the skillet: Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Butter and grill: Butter both sides of the bread and grill one side until lightly browned.
- Add toppings: Spread pesto on the grilled side, add cheese, and lower the heat.
- Melt cheese: Allow the cheese to melt slightly, top with tomatoes, and cover with the other bread slice.
- Serve: Let the sandwich sit in the skillet until the cheese is fully melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Caprese Sandwich, Grilled Sandwich, Italian Recipe
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