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Caprese Sandwich
Prep:
3
minutes
mins
Cook:
1
minute
min
Total:
4
minutes
mins
Yield:
2
sandwiches
Author:
Annie
Indulge in classic Italian flavors with this easy Caprese Sandwich recipe! Made with buttered bread, fresh mozzarella, herbal pesto, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil, then grilled to golden perfection.
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Ingredients
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4
slices
good quality bread
,
such as focaccia, sourdough, or similar artisan bread.
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1-2
tablespoons
of salted butter
,
as needed to butter the bread
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2
tablespoons
pesto
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4
thick slices fresh mozzarella cheese
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4
thick slices fresh tomatoes
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Good quality olive oil to taste
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8
basil leaves
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Instructions
Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Generously butter one side of the bread.
Place the bread in the skillet, butter side down. Cook for approximately 1 minute or until the bread is golden.
Remove from the skillet and place the bread cooked side down. Spread the pesto generously on each slice of the bread.
Top one side of the sandwich with mozzarella, tomato slices, a generous drizzle of good olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
Top with basil leaves and the second slice of bread.
Serving:
1
Sandwich
,
Calories:
537
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
46.4
g
,
Protein:
11.4
g
,
Fat:
30
g
,
Cholesterol:
36
mg
,
Sodium:
903
mg
,
Fiber:
2.3
g
,
Sugar:
5.8
g
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