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Caprese Grilled Cheese

Gooey mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil on toasted sourdough are going to make this sandwich your new favorite lunch.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients 

  • ¼ cup thinly sliced tomatoes any variety
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze
  • 4 fresh basil leaves very thinly sliced into ribbons
  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 1-2 tablespoons butter room temperature (This amount will vary depending on the size of your bread.)
  • ⅓-⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (This amount will vary depending on the size of your bread.)

Instructions

  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spread plenty of softened butter on the outside of both pieces of bread. Drop one slice of bread, buttered side down, into the hot skillet. (If your stove runs hot, start at medium-low.)
  • Cover the slice of bread with half of the shredded cheese. Spread the tomatoes across the cheese layer, drizzle lightly with balsamic, and sprinkle with shredded basil. Top with the remaining cheese and the second slice of bread, butter side up.
  • Cover the pan with a lid - this is important, so don't skip this part. Let the sandwich cook undisturbed for at least a minute. Uncover and check to see if the bottom slice of bread has browned. Let cook until golden brown, usually about 3 minutes per side on medium heat.
  • Press down slightly on the top slice to help the cheese stick to both slices. Use a thin spatula to carefully flip the sandwich over. COVER WITH A LID once more.
  • If your cheeses aren’t melting as quickly or smoothly as you’d like (especially if you are using pre-shredded cheeses) add one teaspoon of water to the edge of the pan and quickly cover with the lid. This helps steam the cheese and even pre-shredded cheeses will melt beautifully.
  • Check to see if the second slice of bread is golden brown. When it is ready, remove the sandwich to a plate and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 576kcal · Carbohydrates: 71g · Protein: 23g · Fat: 23g · Saturated Fat: 13g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g · Monounsaturated Fat: 6g · Trans Fat: 0.5g · Cholesterol: 60mg · Sodium: 1097mg · Potassium: 274mg · Fiber: 3g · Sugar: 8g · Vitamin A: 997IU · Vitamin C: 5mg · Calcium: 265mg · Iron: 5mg
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