I found this recipe on Pinterest and almost fell out of my chair. I love Caprese salad I don't know why I never thought to put all the perfection into sandwich form! This Caprese Grilled Cheese is perfect
for a warm spring or summer lunch, but I'd eat it any time. Made with fresh Mozzarella,
tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.
It’s really easy to make too but I do
have a couple of recommendations. Cook this grilled cheese on medium-low
heat, that way it will take a little longer, giving Mozzarella a little
more time to melt. Fresh Mozzarella takes a bit longer to melt and may
not melt all the way in the center. It depends on how think you will cut
it. Don’t salt the tomato, put salt on the
cheese if you are planning on using any. Salting the tomato will make it
give out juice right away and your sandwich will get soggy fast.
Definitely use fresh Mozzarella and fresh basil. So much more flavor!!
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 5-10 mins
Makes: 1 sandwich
2 sliced of Italian bread
2 oz fresh Mozzarella cheese
2 slices of tomato
4-5 basil leaves
1/2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
1/2 tbsp olive oil
DIRECTIONS:
Spread olive oil all over a saute pan and preheat it on medium-low heat.
Sprinkle balsamic vinegar over the bread.
Divide Mozzarella cheese in two.
Place one slice of bread in the pan. Cove it with half the Mozzarella, then tomato, basil leaves and remaining Mozzarella. Cover with second bread slice and cook on medium low heat until nicely golden on both sides.
If the cheese still isn't as melted as you'd like, place in the toaster oven until its soft.
