Basil Pesto Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Give your grilled cheese a deliciously modern twist by spreading tasty basil pesto on the bread, topping fresh tomato slices and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
| 8 | slices |
bread
sandwich, prefer whole grain |
|
| 4 | tablespoons |
basil pesto
basil, homemade or store-bought |
* |
| 4 | slices |
beefsteak tomatoes
about 1/4-inch thick |
* |
| 4 | slices |
mozzarella cheese
1/4-inch, as same size as tomato slice, fresh or normal |
* |
| 4 | tablespoons |
olive oil
for cooking |
Directions
Spread each slice of bread evenly with ½ tablespoon of basil pesto.
Top flour slices with cheese slices, then place tomato slices over cheese.
Top with remaining bread slices.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet until hot over medium heat.
Add assembled sandwiches into skillet, cook until both sides are golden-brown and cheese melts, 4 to 6 minutes each side.
Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 63g (2.2 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 24753% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g
23%
Saturated Fat 2g
11%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 341mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
8%
Dietary Fiber 1g
5%
Sugars g
Protein
8g
Vitamin A 0%
•
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 8%
•
Iron 11%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
