Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich combines the classic flavors of fresh mozzarella, basil, and ripe tomatoes, making for a delightful twist on the traditional grilled cheese. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner!

NewPublished Feb 19, 2026
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time10 min
Total25 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich with fresh ingredients

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (4 slices) of sourdough bread
  • (4 oz) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • (1) medium tomato, sliced
  • (1/4 cups) fresh basil leaves
  • (2 tbsp) balsamic glaze
  • (2 tbsp) unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Spread (1 tbsp) of butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.

  2. 2

    Place (2) slices of the bread butter-side down in a skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Layer the (4 oz) fresh mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the bread in the skillet.

  4. 4

    Add the (1) medium tomato slices on top of the cheese followed by (1 /4) cup of fresh basil leaves.

  5. 5

    Drizzle (2 tbsp) of balsamic glaze over the basil and top with the remaining (2) slices of bread, butter-side up.

  6. 6

    Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat and let cool for a minute before slicing in half.

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