Caprese Grilled Cheese

5 from 1 vote

Caprese Grilled Cheese turns a classic salad into a fresh mozzarella and tomato sandwich.

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time11

Course: Dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 724kcal

Pat your tomato slice with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Spread about 1 tablespoon of the butter onto one side of each slice of bread.
4 slices white bread, 4 tablespoons butter
Place the mozzarella slices and tomato slices onto two unbuttered sides of the bread. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the tomatoes.
6 slices fresh mozzarella cheese, 1 tomato, ½ teaspoon balsamic glaze
Spread the pesto onto the unbuttered sides of the last two slices. Place the bread slices onto the sandwiches with the pesto side down.
¼ cup pesto
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches into the pan and cook each side until the bread is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Storage:

To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator overnight.
To Reheat: You can reheat the sandwiches in the skillet until the cheese is melty.

Tips:

You can use shredded mozzarella cheese instead of fresh mozzarella if you prefer. It gives you the same texture as a classic grilled cheese sandwich.
You can find pesto in the refrigerated section of your grocery store near the cheese. I like to use the Buitoni brand of pesto.
Feel free to butter your bread with a roasted garlic butter spread instead of the plain variety.