Basil Pesto Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Give your grilled cheese a deliciously modern twist by spreading tasty basil pesto on the bread, topping fresh tomato slices and mozzarella cheese.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
5 minCook
10 minReady
15 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
8 | slices |
bread
sandwich, prefer whole grain |
|
4 | tablespoons |
basil pesto
basil, homemade or store-bought |
*
|
4 | slices |
beefsteak tomatoes
about 1/4-inch thick |
*
|
4 | slices |
mozzarella cheese
1/4-inch, as same size as tomato slice, fresh or normal |
*
|
4 | tablespoons |
olive oil
for cooking |
|
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
8 | slices |
bread
sandwich, prefer whole grain |
|
6E+1 | ml |
basil pesto
basil, homemade or store-bought |
*
|
4 | slices |
beefsteak tomatoes
about 1/4-inch thick |
*
|
4 | slices |
mozzarella cheese
1/4-inch, as same size as tomato slice, fresh or normal |
*
|
6E+1 | ml |
olive oil
for cooking |
|
Directions
Spread each slice of bread evenly with ½ tablespoon of basil pesto.
Top flour slices with cheese slices, then place tomato slices over cheese.
Top with remaining bread slices.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet until hot over medium heat.
Add assembled sandwiches into skillet, cook until both sides are golden-brown and cheese melts, 4 to 6 minutes each side.
Serve hot.