Caprese Grilled Cheese

If you like caprese flavors, you'll LOVE this grilled cheese! Made with fresh basil, sliced tomatoes, two types of cheese, and a healthy dose of pesto, it's the most flavor-packed grilled cheese EVER!

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 830kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

2 slices bread
2 Tablespoons butter softened
2 Tablespoons basil pesto
2 slices Provolone cheese
1/3 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
4 tomato slices
1 Tablespoon chopped basil

Instructions

Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat.
Butter one piece of the bread and place it butter side down on the heated skillet.
Assemble the grilled cheese by layering the pesto, cheeses, tomatoes, and basil on top of the bread.
Top with the second piece of bread to make a sandwich, then butter the top of the bread.
Once the bottom side is golden brown, flip it using a large spatula. Continue cooking until the cheese is melted and both sides are golden brown. (*Note: if the cheese isn't melting, cover the skillet with a large lid to trap the heat.)

Notes

Recipe Variations

Use any type of bread you prefer
Substitute mayo for the butter on the outside of the bread
Use homemade Sun Dried Tomato Pesto in place of basil pesto
Add Asiago or Parmesan cheese
Use fresh mozzarella for an extra gooey grilled cheese
Dip or drizzle with Balsamic Glaze

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