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Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese: The Ultimate Sourdough Caprese Melt

An elevated Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese featuring thick-cut sourdough, melted mozzarella, and textured basil pesto. This bistro-style sandwich is toasted to golden-brown perfection with juicy vine tomatoes and a buttery, charred crust.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Ingredients
  • 2 slices Artisan Sourdough Bread Thick-cut, approx. 3/4 inch
  • 4 oz (115g) Mozzarella Cheese Whole milk, sliced or shredded
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Basil Pesto Textured and chunky
  • 3-4 slices Red Vine Tomatoes Thinly sliced
  • 1.5 tbsp (21g) Salted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt and Black Pepper To season tomatoes

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet For even heating and perfect crust
  • 1 Serrated Knife For clean diagonal slices
  • 1 Offset Spatula To flip the sandwich carefully

Method
 

Prep and Assembly
  1. Spread 1.5 tbsp (21g) of softened salted butter onto one side of each sourdough slice, ensuring edge-to-edge coverage.
  2. On the non-buttered side, spread 1 tbsp (15ml) of pesto on each slice. Layer half the mozzarella, then the tomato slices, a pinch of salt/pepper, and the remaining mozzarella.
Cooking
  1. Place the sandwich in a preheated skillet over medium heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is a vibrant golden brown.
  2. Flip the sandwich and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Increase heat slightly for the final 60 seconds to achieve small charred spots on the crust.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalProtein: 22gFat: 38gFiber: 3g

Notes

Pat tomatoes dry with a paper towel to prevent sogginess.
Use a lid for 60 seconds if the cheese needs help melting.
Keyword Caprese Melt,Sourdough Grilled Cheese,Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese

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