Pesto Caprese Grilled Cheese with Roasted Garlic and Heirloom Tomatoes
Indulge in the delightful Pesto Caprese Grilled Cheese! This gourmet sandwich features layers of creamy mozzarella, juicy heirloom tomatoes, and fragrant basil pesto, all elevated by the sweetness of roasted garlic. Perfect for lunch or a cozy dinner, every bite offers a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor that will impress anyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (plus more for roasting garlic)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup ripe heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil pesto
- 1 whole head garlic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- While garlic is roasting, slice heirloom tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Set aside with basil pesto.
- Spread basil pesto on one side of each slice of sourdough.
- On one slice (pesto side up), layer roasted garlic cloves, mozzarella slices, and heirloom tomatoes. Top with the other slice (pesto side down).
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Grill the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (220g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg