Caprese Sandwich with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil

Enjoy a delicious Caprese sandwich with fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil in just 10 minutes! This easy-to-make sandwich is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Grill up some sourdough bread slices before topping them with mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and basil leaves for an Italian-inspired meal that’s sure to please!

Cooking Equipment:

Skillet or Grill Pan

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Cuisine:

Italian

Keywords:

Caprese Sandwich, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil

Meal:

Main Course

Cooking Method:

Grilling

Dietary Restrictions:

Vegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients:

2 slices of fresh sourdough bread

2 tablespoons of olive oil

1/4 teaspoon of salt

1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper

4 ounces of fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thin

1 large tomato, sliced thin

8 fresh basil leaves

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat a skillet over medium heat.

Brush the slices of bread with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Place the slices of bread in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides.

Remove from heat and top each slice with mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and basil leaves.

Serve immediately.

Nutrition:

Calories – 300; Fat – 12g; Carbohydrates – 32g; Protein – 14g; Sodium – 500mg

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Did You Know?

Italian-American cuisine features dishes such as spaghetti and meatballs, chicken Parmesan, and pizza.