Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Name: Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, sliced about 1/2 inch thick; 2 - 4 tbsp olive oil; 4 tbsp pesto sauce; 4 oz Arla® sliced Fontina cheese; 4 oz Arla® sliced Havarti cheese; 12 - 15 basil leaves; 8 slices whole grain bread

By Eat Good 4 Life

March 30, 2017

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Miryam Quinn Doblas

These caprese grilled cheese sandwiches are a delicious comfort-food classic that the whole family will love.

Recipe information

Total Time
15 minutes
Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

2 tomatoes, sliced about 1/2 inch thick

2 - 4 tbsp olive oil

4 tbsp pesto sauce

4 oz Arla® sliced Fontina cheese

4 oz Arla® sliced Havarti cheese

12 - 15 basil leaves

8 slices whole grain bread

Preparation

Instructions
Step 1
Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Brush the outsides of each slice of bread with olive oil, then brush the other side with pesto. Layer sandwich with one slice of Havarti and Fontina cheese, followed by tomatoes and basil. Finish with a slice of bread. Place sandwiches in the prepared griddle until cheese is melty and each side is golden, about 3-5 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

TagsSandwich Fontina Cheese Dairy Tomato Vegetable Basil Herbs & Spices Main Vegetarian 30 Minutes or Less Quick Grilling

Recipe notes

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