Caprese Grilled Cheese
This gourmet grilled cheese sandwich features fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, basil leaves, and balsamic glaze on crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of crusty bread (sourdough or ciabatta are great choices)
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Butter, for spreading
Instructions
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place two slices of bread, butter-side down, in a skillet over medium heat.
- Top with two slices of mozzarella cheese.
- Layer tomato slices and basil leaves on top of the cheese.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Place the remaining slices of bread, butter-side up, on top of the sandwiches.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet, cut in half, and serve warm.
Notes
- If you don't have fresh basil, you can use pesto instead.
- You can also add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- If you're using a panini press, cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.