Name: Caprese Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 4 slices of sourdough bread; 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients

Slice the mozzarella and tomatoes into even rounds. Pat the tomato slices with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Tear or roughly chop the basil leaves.
Season the tomatoes

Place tomato slices on a plate and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to enhance flavor.
Assemble the sandwiches

Butter one side of each bread slice. Flip two slices over (butter side down) and layer with mozzarella, seasoned tomato slices, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with garlic powder and top with remaining mozzarella. Place remaining bread slices on top, butter side up.
Preheat the pan

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and allow it to heat up.
Grill the sandwiches

Place sandwiches in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Add remaining olive oil to the pan, carefully flip the sandwiches, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and the bread is crispy and golden.
Rest and serve

Transfer sandwiches to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute. Cut diagonally, drizzle with additional balsamic glaze if desired, and serve immediately while hot and cheese is still melty.

Caprese Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

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