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Grilled Caprese Sandwiches





Total Time
30 mins

Here’s a gourmet marriage of grilled cheese sandwiches and Caprese salad, best made in summer, when tomatoes and basil are at their peak.

Grilled Caprese Sandwiches




Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Robyn Valarik
 8 slices (about 11 oz.) rustic sourdough or Italian country bread
 2 large garlic cloves, halved
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 8 slices (6 oz.) mozzarella cheese
 2 ripe heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced
 1/2 cup thinly sliced roasted red peppers
 16 large basil leaves
  About 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  About 1/2 tsp. pepper
Step 1
1

Rub a side of each slice of bread with a cut side of garlic and brush with oil. Layer the plain side of half the bread with cheese, tomatoes, and peppers, dividing evenly. Top with remaining bread, garlic side up.

Step 2
2

Cook 2 sandwiches at a time in a large frying pan over medium-low heat, covered, turning sandwiches once, until golden brown and cheese is melted, 6 minutes.

Step 3
3

Tuck 4 slices basil into each sandwich. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per sandwich.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories349
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.2g7%

Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Cholesterol 7.1mg3%
Sodium 1139mg50%
Total Carbohydrate 51g19%

Dietary Fiber 4.7g17%
Protein 25g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.