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Home Recipes Lunch Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

by Jennifer Debth August 29, 2019
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5 from 2 votes
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If you’re looking for a quick and easy, fresh, summer lunch, then look no further, because this Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe is perfect! Your favorite bread slathered in homemade (or store-bought) pesto and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, and fresh juicy tomatoes! 

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Check out these other caprese recipes: easy caprese salad, caprese mac and cheese, and caprese pasta salad!

Before the internet breaks from all-things-pumpkin-spice, which, at least in the blogging world, becomes socially acceptable come September 1st, I thought I’d sneak in one more super fresh, super summer-y recipe.

Say hello to the amazing, the incredible, the one and only . . .  caprese grilled cheese sandwich.

This *might* be my favorite mash up yet. Caprese + grilled cheese = everything you love about summer + grilled cheese, which, grilled cheese = life.

You following me? If not, all I’m saying is that this is soooo delicious.

Perfectly pan fried bread with gooey mozzarella, fresh roma tomatoes, and homemade basil pesto (or store-bought if you choose) . . . what’s not to love?!

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Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich blue backgroundWhen using fresh, in season produce, recipes don’t need many ingredients are take a lot of time. #winning

Today’s recipe is no exception. There are only a few parts to this caprese grilled cheese:

  • The tomatoes
  • The bread
  • The pesto
  • The cheese

You’ll start by “making” the tomatoes. Place sliced tomatoes into a bowl and toss with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and salt to taste.

While, yes, this is an extra step, is there anything better than marinated fresh tomatoes?! I LOVE the extra garlic-y zip and balsamic tang.

Next up, the bread. Use whatever you like. I used generic white sandwich bread, but you could also use a more rustic, bakery bread if you’re feeling that instead!

Then there’s the pesto. You can ABSOLUTELY use store-bought pesto, but I’d really recommend making my homemade basil pesto if you have an extra 10 minutes.

Lastly, there’s the cheese. Fresh mozzarella. ‘Nough said.

Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich close up on plate

Tips & tricks for making the best caprese grilled cheese sandwich:

  1. Make the tomato mixture ahead of time. The longer they marinate, the more flavor they’ll have. That being said, they’re still delicious if you make them right before serving.
  2. Use your favorite bread. Gluten free? Use gluten free bread! As long as it can toast up in a pan, you’re good to go!
  3. Make your own pesto. Like I said, you can use store-bought, but if you have time, use any of these recipes:
    • Basil pesto
    • Cilantro pesto
    • Pistachio pesto
    • Arugula pesto
  4. Use fresh mozzarella (the kind you find in a ball) and slice it yourself. You can use shredded or pre-sliced mozzarella, but there are SO few ingredients in this recipe, I’d splurge for the good stuff if you can!
  5. Melt the butter in the pan instead of spreading it on the bread.
    • Trust me. This is SO much easier.
  6. Keep your heat around medium.
    • Too hot and your bread will get crispy before the cheese melts and too low and your bread won’t get crispy!

While this caprese grilled cheese recipe is SUPER simple, it’s absolutely PACKED with flavor. You just can’t go wrong with perfectly toasted bread, ultra gooey mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and herb-y, garlicky basil pesto.

Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich close up

Back off pumpkin spice, we’re not *quite* ready for you yet. 😉

– Jennifer

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Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

5 from 2 votes
If you're looking for a quick and easy, fresh, summer lunch, then look no further, because this Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe is perfect! Your favorite bread slathered in homemade (or store-bought) pesto and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, and fresh juicy tomatoes! 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 sandwich
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Ingredients

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  • 4 slices roma tomato I needed less than 1 roma tomato
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced or pressed
  • salt to taste
  • 2 slices bread
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 2 slices mozzarella cheese I sliced a fresh mozzarella ball
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, gently stir together tomatoes, oil, vinegar, garlic, and salt, to taste. Set aside.
  • Spread pesto on one side of each piece of bread.
  • Top one side with mozzarella and tomatoes.
  • Top with remaining piece of bread. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a non-stick saute pan over medium heat.
  • Place sandwich in pan and cook until golden brown.
  • Flip and continue cooking until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.*
  • Slice and serve!
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Refrigerator:3 Days
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Reheat:Bake or reheat on stovetop
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

*If your bread gets golden before the inside is warm and melty, you can finish heating sandwich on an unlined baking sheet in the oven at 375 degree F for 5-10 minutes.
Nutritional information is a VERY rough guesstimate. It will depend on what bread and how much cheese you use. 

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)
Calories 715 Calories from Fat 513
% Daily Value*
Fat 57g88%
Saturated Fat 25g156%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 109mg36%
Sodium 933mg41%
Potassium 151mg4%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 988IU20%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 412mg41%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

Keywords: caprese, pesto, summer
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Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Author: Jennifer Debth

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetarian

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  1. Aoife

    Abbeville, Georgia

    October 20, 2021 at 11:35 am

    5 stars Yummy! The picture looked yummy and delicious and it was!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 20, 2021 at 11:49 am

      Thanks so much!

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