Home > Lunch > Sandwiches > Caprese Grilled Cheese Caprese Grilled Cheese April 12, 2018 | 6 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Caprese Grilled Cheese is an easy-to-make sandwich with melty mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and pesto on buttery sourdough bread. Caprese Grilled Cheese I love celebrating holidays, especially food ones like National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (haven’t missed it in 3 years!) and National Grilled Cheese Day. So here’s my second grilled cheese recipe this month to get you ready! Everyone needs a great grilled cheese for National Grilled Cheese Day! This one is super simple and quick: sourdough bread toasted in butter, filled with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil pesto, and fresh basil, then grilled to perfection. YUM! Ingredients Butter: Use soft salted butter or add a pinch of salt if using unsalted. Sourdough Bread: Choose thick, soft slices for a crispy sandwich. Garlic Powder & Italian Seasoning: Sprinkle lightly for extra flavor. Mozzarella Cheese: Freshly grate for better melting and better flavor. Pre-shredded doesn’t melt as nicely! Roma Tomatoes: Slice thin for even coverage. Basil Pesto: Use fresh for the best flavor. I love Rana’s fresh basil pesto. Basil Leaves: Add in whole small leaves or ribbon larger leaves. Balsamic Reduction: Optional, but adds a sweet tangy flavor. Make Your Own Balsamic Reduction I love adding a drizzle of balsamic reduction to these sandwiches. Open the sandwich, add fresh basil, and drizzle with balsamic. You can buy it or make it easily: combine 1 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup honey in a small saucepan. Boil, then simmer on low until reduced to 1/3 cup (about 10 minutes). Let it cool before using. How To Make Caprese Grilled Cheese Butter Bread: Spread butter on both sides; sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Heat Pan: Set a skillet on medium-low or set a griddle to 275°F. Toast Bread: Cook for 1 minute per side. Assemble Sandwich: Add cheese, tomatoes, and pesto on one slice; top with the other piece of bread. Grill: Cook 2-4 minutes per side until golden and melted. Add Basil: Lift top slice, add fresh basil, and optionally drizzle with balsamic reduction. Serve: Enjoy hot with extra pesto and balsamic, if desired. Serving Suggestions for Caprese Grilled Cheese Easy Tomato Soup: Perfect for dipping! Everyday Salad Recipe: Light and fresh with a simple dressing. Pasta Salad: A cold pasta salad goes so well with the sandwich. Fruit Salad: Fresh and sweet fruit balances the savory. Chips: Crunchy potato chips or veggie chips for some crunch! Roasted Vegetables: Seasonal roasted veggies pair nicely. Recipe Tips Butter: Use soft butter for easy spreading on the bread. Bread: Use thick slices of sourdough for a crispy and sturdy sandwich. Cheese: Freshly grate mozzarella for better melting and flavor. Heat: Cook on low to medium heat to prevent burning and ensure even toasting. Flip: Flip the sandwich gently with a spatula to keep it intact. Gently press the sandwich with a spatula to help everything stick together. Cover: The pan to help the cheese melt evenly. More Easy Sandwich Recipes: Cucumber Sandwich Recipe with a delicious 3-ingredient spread Chicken Salad Recipe on mini croissants Tuna Salad with a creamy dressing Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich with the best sandwich spread Quickest Fish Sandwich with tartar sauce FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Caprese Grilled Cheese 5 from 4 votes - Review this recipe Caprese Grilled Cheese is an easy-to-make sandwich with melty mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and pesto on buttery sourdough bread. SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Caprese Grilled Cheese 5 from 4 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Caprese Grilled Cheese is an easy-to-make sandwich with melty mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and pesto on buttery sourdough bread. Course Dinner Cuisine Italian Keyword Caprese Grilled Cheese Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Total Time 10 minutes minutes Servings 1 sandwich Chelsea Lords Calories 385kcal Author Chelsea Lords Ingredients▢ 2 tablespoons salted butter, very soft (or use unsalted butter & add a pinch of salt)▢ 2 slices 1-inch thick sourdough bread▢ garlic powder & Italian seasoning▢ 2/3 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese▢ 6 thin slices roma tomatoes▢ Fresh basil pesto▢ 3-4 large basil leaves, ribboned▢ Balsamic reduction*, optional▢ Salt & pepperUS - Metric USMetric InstructionsBUTTER: Spread butter on all four sides of the bread slices. Sprinkle lightly with garlic powder & Italian seasoning. If using unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to the inside pieces of bread.COOK: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat (or set an electric griddle to 275°F). Place the bread slices in the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Flip the bread so the toasted side is up. On one slice, add 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, pesto (add to preference), and the remaining 1/3 cup cheese. Place the other slice of bread on top, with the hot toasted side touching the cheese. Cook for 2-4 minutes, then flip the sandwich. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for another 2-4 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crisp, and the cheese is melted.ADD BASIL: Remove the sandwich from the heat and lift the top piece of bread enough to add the fresh basil leaves. If desired, drizzle with a small amount of balsamic reduction.ENJOY: Serve the grilled cheese immediately with extra pesto and balsamic reduction on the side, if desired. Video Recipe Notes*You can buy balsamic reduction or make it very easily by combining 1 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup honey in a small saucepan. Place over high heat, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the vinegar mixture has reduced to 1/3 cup (about 10 minutes). Set this balsamic reduction aside to cool before adding it to the sandwich. Nutrition FactsServing: 1serving | Calories: 385kcal We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
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