Delicious Pesto Caprese Grilled Cheese

Explore the Delicious Pesto Caprese Grilled Cheese recipe, a blend of fresh flavors and crispy perfection that cheese lovers will adore.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 sandwiches

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 812

1 loaf ciabatta or ciabatta rolls (focaccia or sourdough) sliced into 8 equal slices
8 ounces buffalo mozzarella or fresh mozzarella sliced
2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
⅓ cup pine nuts
⅓ cup grated parmigiano cheese
2-3 cloves garlic minced
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1½ cups baby arugula
2 medium ripe tomatoes sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds
1 tablespoon thick balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze (optional)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
flaky sea salt or kosher salt to taste

Prepare the bread slices and set aside.
In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, parmigiano cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend while slowly drizzling in the ½ cup of olive oil to make the pesto.
Spread the pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
Layer mozzarella slices, arugula, and tomato rounds on top of the pesto on half of the bread slices.
Top with remaining bread slices, pesto side down, to form sandwiches.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Grill the sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar or glaze if desired, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt or kosher salt before serving.

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 812kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 26gFat: 53g

Feel free to customize the ingredients according to your taste preferences, adding different cheeses or additional vegetables as desired.

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