Picture this: perfectly grilled bread with a golden-brown crust. Inside, you’ve got layers of melted mozzarella, juicy tomato slices that have been kissed by the grill, and fresh basil leaves adding a touch of sophistication.
Why is it so good? The mozzarella gets all gooey and stretchy, the tomatoes add a burst of sweetness, and the basil brings a fresh, peppery flavor to the party. It’s basically a pizza and a grilled cheese combined, but way more refined.
Trust me, this sandwich is a flavor bomb! It’s easy to make too, so grab some ingredients and impress your family and friends.
While this is an absolutely amazing lunch, let’s dive deeper into what makes this sandwich so special.
Why You’ll Love This Grilled Caprese Sandwich with Mozzarella and Basil
Grilled sandwiches make a delicious meal by themselves or paired with a delicious hot bowl of soup. My favorite soup to enjoy with these Grilled Caprese Sandwich with Mozzarella and Basil is this delicious cup of hot piping French Onion Soup.
We really love caprese salad, and so it only seemed fitting to try to turn it into a fun, delicious, grilled sandwich. The basil pesto brings out incredible flavor, the crunch of the grilled toast and the melty cheese is what makes up the crux of this amazing recipe.
Recipe Ideas to Serve with This Grilled Caprese Sandwich
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If you love grilled sandwiches as much as we do, you might also love these Grilled Pizza Sandwiches.
Grilled Caprese Sandwich with Mozzarella and Basil Recipe
Grilled Caprese Sandwich with Mozzarella and Basil
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 1 tablespoons butter
- 1 slice grilled tomato you can just use a fresh tomato slice
- 2 slices Mozarella 1/4" thick
- 1 tablespoons basil pesto prepared
- salt and ground pepper to taste
- ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 basil leaves
Instructions
- Take a small dish and pour some olive oil into it. Melt the butter and add it to the dish with olive oil and mix up. Brush on the outside of the slices of bread.
- On the inside of one slice of bread, spread some basil pesto on them and set it carefully on a dish. Add a slice of grilled tomato, a couple of leaves of basil and sprinkle it with some sea salt and pepper. Now put a piece of Mozzarella on top of that. Take the 2nd slice of bread and smear it with some pesto and put it pesto side down on top of the Mozzarella.
- Now flip the sandwich over in the olive oil, so both sides are coated with butter/olive oil.
- Now using a griddle or a pan on the stove, grill each side until golden brown and cheese appears melted. It took me about 2-3 minutes and then I flipped it for an additional 2-3 minutes. About 5-6 minutes total.
mmmm sounds good!
Angie, it is. When I look at that stupid picture I posted that is almost lifesize I want to lick the screen. haha
Thanks for stopping by!
This looks amazing! You don’t by chance have the nutrition value on it do you?? I can’t wait to join your club I just need to do more work with my site before I can!!!
I’m sorry, I don’t have the nutritional value on it. I just kinda put things together and see how they turn out, and I don’t pay as much attn to the calorie/nutrition value as I probably should.
I hope you will join in on our club! 🙂 Your site looks good for just getting started though!
Oh, my!
Your caprese sammie looks delicious!
~ Dana
It is, it is. So yummy! Thanks for stopping by!
My mouth is watering just looking at that sandwich. It is not helping my resolve as I fast today 🙁