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Grilled caprese sandwich on white plate.
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Grilled Caprese Sandwich

Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic vinegar = one heck of a grilled cheese sandwich.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword basil, caprese, caprese sandwich, Food, grilled cheese sandwich, mozzarella, national grilled cheese month, Recipe, sandwich, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 slices rustic bread
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 6 to mato slices
  • 8 slices fresh mozzarella
  • 6 basil leaves
  • balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bread until slightly toasted. Remove from the skillet and rub garlic clove over the toast.
  • Layer 3 tomato slices, 4 mozzarella slices and 3 basil leaves per sandwich. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
  • Add remaining oil to the skillet and cook sandwich until both sides are golden and cheese is melted. Remove from skillet, drizzle with a little more balsamic and serve immediately.

Notes

Enjoy!