Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Loaded Caprese Grilled Cheese. It’s a decadent twist on the classic sandwich, featuring gooey mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze all grilled between slices of buttery sourdough bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 8 slices sourdough bread
Fillings:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sandwiches: Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Layer four slices with mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsamic glaze, salt, and pepper. Top with remaining bread slices.
- Cook: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice sandwiches in half and serve hot.
Notes
- Add a smear of pesto for extra flavor.
- Try using ciabatta bread for a rustic variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
