Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich from Closet Cooking

What better way is there to enjoy perfectly ripe tomatoes other than smothered in melted cheese along with some fresh homemade basil pesto in a sandwich that is grilled to perfection?


Servings: makes 2 sandwiches

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 4 slices bread
  • 1 large ripe tomato, room temperature, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella, room temperature, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 4 tablespoons basil pesto
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
  1. Assemble sandwich and grill until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.