Recipe 128 · Lunch
Thomas's Caprese Grilled Cheese
Melty mozzarella, tomato, and basil pressed in buttery bread. Like a grilled cheese went on vacation.
Jump to recipe ↓Prep10 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Serves2 sandwiches
Nutritionabout 420 cal · 18g protein per sandwich
Keep the heat medium — low and slow melts the cheese without burning the bread.
How to make it
- Build the sandwiches. On 2 slices of bread, layer mozzarella, tomato slices, and basil. Top with the other slices.
- Butter the outside. Spread butter on the outside of each sandwich.
- Cook. Cook in a pan over medium heat, 3–4 minutes per side, till golden and the cheese melts.
- Serve. Cut in half, drizzle with balsamic glaze if you like, and serve warm.