Caprese Grilled Cheese with Homemade Pesto
Savor the delicious Caprese grilled cheese, combining mozzarella, basil pesto, and tomatoes between perfectly grilled sourdough.
Servings: 4
Calories: 279kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Slices Wildgrain Sourdough Bread
- 2 Tablespoons Pesto
- 2 Ounces Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 Jalapeño Optional
- 2 Cups Baby Spinach
- 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- Pepper to taste
- ½ Tablespoon Butter
Instructions
Prep the Ingredients
- Bake sourdough bread according to package instructions
- Slice the sourdough bread as thick (or thin) as you want
- Slice the tomatoes, jalapeños (optional), and mozzarella cheese
- Toss the baby spinach with the balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper
Build the Sandwich
- For each sandwich, spread pesto on one side of the sourdough bread slice
- Place the cheese on top of the pesto
- Place the sliced tomatoes on top of the cheese
- Add the jalapeños, if using
- Place the dressed spinach on top
- Top with the other slice of sourdough bread
Grill the Sandwich
- Butter the bread. Place butter side down on the grill or in a pan
- Grill until the bread is toasted, about 3 to 5 minutes (This all depends on how hot the grill is)
- Butter the top of the sandwich and carefully flip the sandwich on the grill to cook the other side
- Grill until the bread is toasted, about 3 to 5 minutes
- Cut in half and Enjoy!!!!
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 862mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2320IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 3mg