Caprese Grilled Cheese
Elevate your lunch game with this Caprese grilled cheese sandwich loaded with juicy tomato, fresh basil, and melty mozzarella!
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Ingredients
- 2 slices sandwich bread
- 1 ounce mozzerella cheese, or enough to cover bread
- handful fresh basil leaves
- 2 slices tomato
- salt and pepper, for seasoning
- butter, for grilling
Instructions
Make the sandwich:
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side of one slice, layer mozzarella, followed by tomato slices and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Add the basil and top with another layer of mozzarella before closing.
Grill:
- Grill sandwich for about 2 to 3 minutes on medium-high heat until it’s golden and the cheese has begun to melt on that side. Flip the sandwich and grill on the other side for another minute or 2 until it’s golden and crispy and the cheese is melted.
Pack for school:
- Wait for the sandwich to cool to room temperature before packing it inside a hard lunch container. Keep fruit and veggies separate and refrigerate everything until ready for school. Then pack it in a lunch bag with an ice pack, if necessary.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 642IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 2mg
