Caprese Grilled Cheese
Gourmet grilled cheese with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 8 min
- Total Time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- Italian
- quick
- vegetarian
- grilled-cheese
- comfort-food
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Ingredients
Servings:
4
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition
Calories
420
105 per serving
Protein
18g
36% DV
Fat
24g
34% DV
Carbs
35g
12% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
Protein17%
Fat51%
Carbs33%
- Fiber
- 3g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Slice tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Let drain on paper towels.
- 2
Butter one side of each bread slice.
- 3
Place bread butter-side down in a skillet.
- 4
Layer mozzarella, tomato slices, and basil on 4 slices.
- 5
Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- 6
Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
- 7
Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- 8
Cut diagonally and serve hot.