Basil Pesto Caprese Grilled Cheese

A delightful twist on classic grilled cheese with a Caprese salad touch, featuring rich basil pesto, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, tomatoes on crispy garlic butter sourdough, topped with balsamic glaze.

By @shewillevolve

Original recipe source

Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 slices sourdough bread thick slices of sourdough
• 2 tablespoons butter softened, mixed with garlic
• 1 clove garlic finely minced
• 0.25 cups basil pesto
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced
• 0.5 cups basil leaves
• 1 medium tomato sliced
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Instructions

1. Spread garlic butter on one side of each sourdough slice.
2. Spread basil pesto on the unbuttered side of two slices.
3. Layer mozzarella slices over the pesto.
4. Add fresh basil leaves and sliced tomatoes over the cheese.
5. Top with the remaining slices of sourdough, buttered side out.
6. Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill sandwiches until golden brown and cheese is melted.
7. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the finished grilled cheese before serving.