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Pesto Caprese Grilled Cheese
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Pesto Caprese Grilled Cheese

20 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • sourdough bread (sliced)Bakery4 pieces
  • butter (softened)Dairy40 g
  • garlic (grated or minced)Produce2 pieces
  • basil pestoPantry60 g
  • mozzarella (sliced)Dairy150 g
  • tomato (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • fresh basil (leaves)Produce8 g
  • balsamic glazePantry15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

629kcal

Carbs
65 g
Proteins
23 g
Fat
31 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  1. Make the garlic butter

    • Mix the softened butter with the grated garlic until well combined.
    Step 1
  2. Spread the bread

    • Spread the garlic butter on the outer sides of the bread slices.
    • Spread the pesto on the inner sides.
    Step 2
  3. Build the sandwich

    • Layer the mozzarella slices, tomato slices and basil leaves on the pesto side.
    • Drizzle with the balsamic glaze and close the sandwich.
    Step 3
  4. Grill the sandwich

    • Place the sandwich in a pan over medium heat.
    • Cook until golden and the cheese is melted, flipping halfway.
    Step 4
  5. Serve

    • Cut the sandwich in half and serve warm.
    Step 5