Caprese Grilled Cheese
Elevate your grilled cheese game with this irresistible Caprese Grilled Cheese recipe, a mouthwatering fusion of classic comfort food and Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Crafted with crispy sourdough bread, creamy fresh mozzarella, juicy tomato slices, and fragrant basil leaves, every bite is a perfect balance of savory and fresh. A drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a tangy-sweet touch that takes this sandwich to gourmet levels, while golden, buttery crusts encase the melty, gooey interior. Ready in under 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for a satisfying lunch or a simple dinner. Serve it warm with your favorite side salad or soup for a meal that’s as indulgent as it is wholesome. Perfectly crispy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor, this Caprese Grilled Cheese is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation! Keywords: Caprese Grilled Cheese, gourmet grilled cheese recipe, quick and easy grilled cheese, comfort food, mozzarella sandwich.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Sourdough bread
- 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella
- 1 large Tomato
- 8 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 teaspoons Balsamic glaze
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Slice the fresh mozzarella into thin, even slices. Set aside.
Slice the tomato into thin rounds and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
Lay out the slices of sourdough bread on a clean surface. On two slices, layer the mozzarella slices, tomato slices, and fresh basil leaves, leaving a small border around the edges of the bread.
Drizzle a teaspoon of balsamic glaze over the layered fillings on each sandwich for a tangy-sweet kick.
Top the sandwiches with the remaining slices of sourdough bread to close them.
Spread a thin layer of butter on the outer side of each slice of bread. Make sure to cover the surface evenly for the best golden crust.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once hot, place the sandwiches in the skillet, butter-side down.
Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, pressing lightly with a spatula to ensure even browning, until the bread is golden and crispy. Flip the sandwiches carefully.
Cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the bread is golden and the mozzarella is melted and gooey.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and transfer them to a cutting board. Let them rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing in half.
Serve warm and enjoy your Caprese Grilled Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.7 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.4 g | 197% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 233 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 5062 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.1 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 76.2 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1694 mg | 130% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 800 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
