Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

The idea came from a caprese salad which is a nice and simple salad that consists of
tomatoes, mozzarella and basil and I figured that it would make an excellent grilled cheese sandwich!

Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

What better way is there to enjoy perfectly ripe tomatoes other than smothered in melted cheese along with some fresh homemade basil pesto in a sandwich that is grilled to perfection?

ingredients

• 4 slices bread
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons basil pesto
• 1 ball fresh mozzarella, room temperature, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 large ripe tomato, room temperature, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
2. Brush the outside of each slice of bread with oil, spread the pesto on the inside, place the mozzarella on the pesto on of one slice of bread, top with the tomato, season with salt and pepper and finally top the other slice of bread pesto side in.
3. Add the sandwich and grill until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 2-4 minutes per side.

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