Fresh Mozzarella, Spinach and Tomato Grilled Cheese

Name: Fresh Mozzarella, Spinach and Tomato Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 slice whole wheat bread(whole wheat italian bread is good for this); 2 Tbsp prepared pesto sauce; 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced; 1 roma tomato, cut in thin slices; 1/2 c baby spinach; 2 Tbsp olive oil

By cindy sandberg
@cindyLs

Grown up version of a childhood favorite..with an Italian twist! YUM!

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Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Ingredients

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4 slice

whole wheat bread(whole wheat italian bread is good for this)
2 Tbsp

prepared pesto sauce
4 oz

fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1

roma tomato, cut in thin slices
1/2 c

baby spinach
2 Tbsp

olive oil

How to Make Fresh Mozzarella, Spinach and Tomato Grilled Cheese

Step-by-Step

Heat small skillet over med heat. Spread two slices of bread with the pesto sauce. On top of pesto, layer half of the mozzarella slices, the tomato slices, the spinach and the other half of the mozzarella slices. Top with remaining two slices of bread. Brush top pieces of bread with olive oil. Lay in preheated skillet oil side down. Reduce heat to medium-low. Brush the remaining two slices of bread, now facing up, with oil. Grill each side til golden brown, and cheese is melty.
Tip: Putting a lid on the skillet will allow the cheese to melt faster.

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