Caprese Grilled Cheese
I can't think of a better lunch than this Caprese Grilled Cheese made with crisp bacon, soft mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and crispy on the outside bread!
Servings: 1 sandwich
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heirloom tomatoes sliced
- 4 fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 slices Bread
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or olive oil spray
- 2 ounces fresh whole milk mozzarella
- 2 slices cooked bacon
Instructions
- In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup heirloom tomatoes (sliced), 4 fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced), 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and allow to sit for at least five minutes.
- To make grilled cheese, add thin layer of olive oil using 1 teaspoon olive oil or olive oil spray to the outside of both slices of your 2 slices Bread. Place first slice, oil side down, on hot griddle. Add thin layer of 2 ounces fresh whole milk mozzarella, only using half the amount. Add tomatoes and basil, allowing any residual liquid to remain in bowl. Top with 2 slices cooked bacon. Cover with remaining mozzarella. Top with second piece of bread, oil side up.
- Allow to cook over medium heat, flipping once, until dark golden brown and cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1524mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1088IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 364mg | Iron: 2mg
