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Caprese Grilled Cheese

A delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich with fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil on golden, buttery sourdough.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 slices Sourdough bread Use fresh, quality sourdough bread.
  • 8 oz Mozzarella cheese Fresh mozzarella is best for flavor.
  • 1 medium Tomato Sliced.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil Preferably fresh for the best flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Butter For spreading and grilling.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
  3. On the unbuttered side, layer mozzarella cheese, slices of tomato, and fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
Cooking
  1. Cook on the skillet until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  2. Remove from heat, slice, and serve warm.

Notes

For optimal flavor, select the freshest mozzarella. Adding a drizzle of balsamic glaze can enhance sweetness. Store leftover sandwiches in an airtight container for up to two days; reheat in a skillet for best texture.