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Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe

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These Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwiches combine heirloom tomatoes, shredded and fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves between slices of Italian bread brushed with garlic herb butter. Pan-seared to golden perfection, they offer a melty, savory twist on the classic Caprese salad, ideal for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Garlic Butter

  • ¼ lb salted butter
  • 2 sprigs fresh oregano
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil, plus more as needed

Sandwich

  • 12 slices Italian bread, sliced ½ inch thick
  • ¾ lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 ½ lb heirloom tomatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick
  • ¾ lb fresh mozzarella, sliced ¼ inch thick
  • Fresh basil (3-4 leaves per sandwich)
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Make Garlic Butter: Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add the butter and oregano sprigs. Allow the butter to melt, then reduce heat to low and stir in the minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is golden and aromatic. Remove from heat and mix in the olive oil.
  2. Prepare Sandwiches: Brush the garlic butter generously on each slice of bread. On the bottom slices, evenly spread the shredded mozzarella, then layer the sliced heirloom tomatoes. Season tomatoes with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Add a layer of fresh mozzarella slices, season again, and then top with fresh basil leaves. Cover with the top bread slices to form sandwiches.
  3. Cook Sandwiches: Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and add enough olive oil to coat the bottom generously. Once the oil is hot, carefully place 3 sandwiches in the skillet. Cook until the bottom side is crisp and golden, about 2 minutes.
  4. Flip and Cover: Drizzle a bit more olive oil over the top of the sandwiches, then gently flip them using a spatula. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for another 2 minutes or until the second side is golden and the cheese is melted inside. Transfer cooked sandwiches to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
  5. Serve: Cut each sandwich in half. Garnish with extra flaky sea salt and fresh basil leaves before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh heirloom tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
  • To prevent soggy bread, ensure tomatoes are sliced thin and do not overly saturate the layers.
  • Adjust the amount of garlic butter based on your preference for richness and garlic intensity.
  • Use a cover/lid during cooking to help melt cheese evenly without burning the bread.
  • For a crispier crust, use Italian or sourdough bread sliced about half an inch thick.

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