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Get the Recipe: Caprese Sandwich

Prep: 3 minutes
Cook: 1 minute
Total: 4 minutes
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
 

  • 4 slices good quality bread, such as focaccia, sourdough, or similar artisan bread.
  • 1-2 tablespoons of salted butter, as needed to butter the bread
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • 4 thick slices fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 4 thick slices fresh tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Good quality olive oil to taste
  • 8 basil leaves

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: 537kcal, Carbohydrates: 46.4g, Protein: 11.4g, Fat: 30g, Cholesterol: 36mg, Sodium: 903mg, Fiber: 2.3g, Sugar: 5.8g
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