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caprese sandwich

Caprese Grilled Cheese

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1 Roma tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons pesto

Instructions

  1. Brush one side of each slice of bread with butter.
  2. Place 2 pieces of toast butter side down on a skillet.
  3. Top with mozzarella, tomato, and spinach.
  4. Brush the second slices of bread with pesto on the side without butter.
  5. Top with the second slices of bread, butter side facing out.
  6. Press down on the top of the sandwich with a spatula.
  7. Toast for 3 minutes over medium heat. Flip and continue to cook until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.