This Caprese Grilled Cheese is the ultimate summer sandwich! It’s packed with flavors from a rich basil pesto and a homemade garlic butter tomato sauce, all sandwiched between thick slices of sourdough bread and oozing with fresh mozzarella cheese. Here’s how you can make it:
Ingredients:
- 4 large slices of sourdough bread
- 4 thick slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup of pesto (you can use a walnut pesto for extra flavor)
- 2 tablespoons of salted butter
- 10 ounces of fresh cherry tomatoes
- 1 clove of minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Garlic Butter Tomato Sauce:
- Start by heating the cherry tomatoes in a dry nonstick skillet until they begin to char slightly.
- Reduce the heat and add a tablespoon of butter, stirring well (watch for splattering).
- Gently press the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon to release their juices.
- Add the balsamic vinegar, garlic, and another tablespoon of butter. Let it simmer until it thickens into a delicious sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To Assemble the Sandwich:
- Spread pesto on one slice of bread.
- Add a layer of mozzarella cheese and spoon some of the tomato sauce over the top.
- Cover with another slice of bread. Spread butter on the outside of both bread slices.
- Repeat the process for the second sandwich.
Cooking the Sandwich:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the sandwich until the cheese melts beautifully, flipping once or twice to ensure both sides are perfectly browned.
Pulling this sandwich off the skillet is truly a moment to savor. This recipe makes two hearty sandwiches, perfect for sharing… or not, depending on how hungry you are! Enjoy the burst of summer in every bite.
