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Caprese grilled cheese sandwich with melted mozzarella, pesto, and garlic butter tomato sauce

Caprese Grilled Cheese with Garlic Butter Tomato Sauce

Caprese Grilled Cheese is a crispy, creamy sandwich with fresh mozzarella, pesto, and rich tomato flavor. It is a comforting choice for a quick, satisfying meal when you want a flavorful twist on classic grilled cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 372

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large slices of thick sourdough bread
  • 4 thick slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup pesto (see notes)
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
Garlic Butter Tomato Sauce
  • Garlic Butter Tomato Sauce (ingredients follow)
  • 10 oz / 285 g fresh cherry tomatoes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Add the tomatoes to a dry nonstick skillet and heat them until the outside begins to lightly char. Lower the heat, add one tablespoon of butter, and stir carefully.
  2. Gently press the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon to release their juices. Add the balsamic vinegar, garlic, and remaining tablespoon of butter, then simmer until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Spread pesto, mozzarella, and tomato sauce onto a slice of bread. Place another slice of bread on top and coat the outside with butter. Repeat to make the second sandwich.
Cooking
  1. Place the sandwiches in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook until the cheese melts and both sides are browned, flipping once or twice as needed.

Notes

This recipe makes two large sandwiches and can serve two or four people depending on portion size. For the pesto, I used the Walnut Pesto from this recipe.