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Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Jalapenos

Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Jalapenos

Submitted by happyzhangbo

Basil pesto, juicy tomatoes and mozzarella cheese with a little heat from jalapeno make this grilled cheese sandwich taste absolutely delicious.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

5 min

COOK

10 min

READY

15 min

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 *

2

EACH JALAPEÑO PEPPER
freshly seeded and finely chopped, or jared *

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 some jalapeno and 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.

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 63g (2.2 oz)

Amount per Serving

Calories 247 53% 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?

Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free