Caprese Grilled Cheese

This Caprese grilled cheese offers everything a traditionalist would expect, but
has the power to win over a whole new generation with it's Mediterranean twist
on the classic sandwich. Sweet basil, juicy tomatoes, and fresh melted
mozzarella are sandwiched between two perfectly crisped slices of thick buttered
bread making this a truly gourmet grilled cheese sandwich.

Servings: 2

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Prep Time:
5 minutes

Cook Time:
5 minutes

Total Time:
10 minutes

Course:

Dinner Lunch Sandwich

Cuisine:

American Italian

🧂 Ingredients

4 thick slices of french bread
2-3 to matoes

sliced
6 oz. mozzarella

sliced or shredded
8-10 fresh

large basil leaves
2-3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

grated
balsamic vinegar

optional

Instructions

1 Heat a large skillet to medium heat.
2 Spread butter on one side of all four slices of bread. Sprinkle the Parmesan
evenly over the butter.
3 Put all four pieces of bread, buttered side down into the skillet.
4 Lay, or spread, mozzarella on all pieces of bread.
5 Cover with a lid to keep the heat in and melt the cheese.
6 Once the cheese is melted, lay the basil and sliced tomatoes on top of the
cheese.
7 If using vinegar, drizzle a tiny bit ( I use 1/2 tbsp) over top of the tomatoes
now.
8 Assemble the sandwiches by putting the tops on.
9 Enjoy!

Nutrition Info

Name	Amount
Calories	563 kcal
Carbohydrates	32 g
Protein	29 g
Fat	36 g
Saturated Fat	21 g
Cholesterol	106 mg
Sodium	1088 mg
Potassium	436 mg
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	7 g
Vitamin A	2222 IU
Vitamin C	18 mg
Calcium	730 mg
Iron	3 mg