# Basil Pesto Caprese GRILLED CHEESE

A delicious grilled cheese sandwich with basil pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- Basil Pesto
- Olive oil
- Bread
- Mozzarella
- Tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- Balsamic glaze

## Instructions

1. Brush a pan with olive oil or pesto-infused oil.
2. Toast the bread on both sides in the pan.
3. Spread basil pesto on one side of the toasted bread.
4. Layer mozzarella slices on the other piece of bread.
5. Add diced tomatoes over the mozzarella.
6. Sprinkle fresh basil on top of the tomatoes.
7. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
8. Combine the two bread slices to form the sandwich.
9. Press down on the sandwich with a spatula to grill.
10. Slice the grilled cheese in half.

## Equipment

- Pan
- Knife
- Spatula

## Source

- Original video: https://youtube.com/shorts/AR6sPTIVxSM?si=E_FWVflenTCTUwzY
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/61c1e3c5-a54c-4dc1-a174-b59528825e2e
- Extracted: 2025-08-26

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