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Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Jalapenos

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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
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free

Ingredients

Amount Measure Ingredient Features
8 slices bread
sandwich, prefer whole grain
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4 tablespoons basil pesto
basil, homemade or store-bought
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4 slices beefsteak tomatoes
about 1/4-inch thick
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2 each jalapeño pepper
freshly seeded and finely chopped, or jared
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4 slices mozzarella cheese
1/4-inch, as same size as tomato slice, fresh or normal
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4 tablespoons olive oil
for cooking
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Ingredients

Amount Measure Ingredient Features
8 slices bread
sandwich, prefer whole grain
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60 ml basil pesto
basil, homemade or store-bought
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4 slices beefsteak tomatoes
about 1/4-inch thick
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2 each jalapeño pepper
freshly seeded and finely chopped, or jared
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4 slices mozzarella cheese
1/4-inch, as same size as tomato slice, fresh or normal
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60 ml olive oil
for cooking
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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.



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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 63g (2.2 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 24753% 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?
 

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