Caprese Grilled Cheese
Griddled mozzarella, tomato, and basil on rustic sourdough.
Tested time and yield
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 27 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- easy
Times include any resting, chilling, or marinating Scale the servings below Cooked in the test kitchen
Method
- 01
Season tomato slices lightly with salt and place between paper towels for 5 minutes.
- 02
Build four sandwiches with mozzarella, tomato, basil, a light drizzle of balsamic glaze, and black pepper.
- 03
Coat the outside surfaces with butter or mayonnaise.
- 04
Cook in a covered skillet over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until crisp and golden and the cheese has melted.
- 05
Rest 1 minute before slicing.
- 06
Tip: Low-moisture mozzarella melts more reliably than fresh mozzarella in a grilled sandwich.
Allergens & dietary notes
Suits: vegetarian
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