Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Jalapenos
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Basil pesto, juicy tomatoes and mozzarella cheese with a little heat from jalapeno make this grilled cheese sandwich taste absolutely delicious.
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 |
*
|
2 | each |
jalapeño pepper
freshly seeded and finely chopped, or jared |
*
|
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 |
*
|
2 | each |
jalapeño pepper
freshly seeded and finely chopped, or jared |
*
|
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 some jalapeno and 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.