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5 from 3 votes

Caprese Grilled Cheese

Gooey mozzarella cheese, fresh cut tomatoes, basil leaves, and a basil, balsamic, mayo using essential oils! All grilled to perfection.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caprese, grilled cheese
Calories: 194kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • French bread
  • Butter
  • Fresh mozzarella
  • Basil leaves
  • Fresh vine ripened tomatoes

Balsamic Mayo

  • 2 TBS Mayo
  • 1/2 Tbs Balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Spread butter on one side of a piece of french bread
  • Mix balsamic mayo ingredients together, and spread some on the other side of the bread
  • On a griddle heated to 350 degrees, place buttered side down, and layer on fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil leaves.
  • Spread more mayo mixture on a second piece of bread, and butter on other side, and place on top of the sandwich, mayo side down.
  • When bread is browning, flip sandwich giving the other side a chance to brown, and the cheese to get melt-y
  • Remove from griddle when it has reached the golden brown stage (approx 2-3 minutes per side) and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 177mg | Sugar: 1g