delicious grilled caprese sandwich

Here, KY
Updated on Nov 14, 2016

If you're looking for an alternative to that boring, everyday sandwich, this delicious grilled caprese sandwich is your answer! Close your eyes, take a bite, and you may just think you've gone to Italy. I think you'll love the combination melted mozzarella on grilled garlic bread with slices of vine ripened tomatoes, fresh basil leaves and delicious, briny kalamata olives. Delicioso!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Sandwich Press
yield 1 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium fresh tomato, homegrown vine-ripened preferrably
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1 large pinch garlic powder
  • 2 slices italian bread or sourdough
  • 1 small pinch sea salt or maldon salt
  • 3 to 4 - fresh basil leaves
  • 2 to 3 ounces whole milk mozzarella cheese slices
  • 3 or 4 - kalamata olives, pitted & halved

How To Make delicious grilled caprese sandwich

  • Step 1
    NOTE: Cook time is only 2 to 3 minutes. Use good quality, whole milk mozzarella and homegrown tomatoes for best results.
  • Step 2
    Gather and prep all ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Slice tomatoes and place on a double or triple layer of paper towels; cover slices with another double layer of paper towels; press lightly to soak up excess juice; set aside.
  • Step 4
    In a small bowl, use a fork to mix together butter and garlic powder; set aside.
  • Step 5
    Preheat panini press, George Foreman grill, grill pan or skillet on medium high heat.
  • Step 6
    Evenly lay 1/2 of the sliced cheese on one slice of bread.
  • Step 7
    Lay basil leaves over cheese; lay tomato slices on top of basil; sprinkle salt over tomatoes.
  • Step 8
    Place kalamata olive halves over tomatoes; layer with remaining cheese.
  • Step 9
    Spread 1/2 of the garlic butter on one side of remaining slice of bread; place, butter side up, on top of cheese.
  • Step 10
    Now comes the kind of tricky part. Place the sandwich, buttered side down, on preheated grilling surface (I use a George Foreman grill.) Quickly spread top slice with remaining garlic butter, close lid and press.
  • Step 11
    Grill for 2 minutes or until cheese is melting and bread is nicely browned.
  • Step 12
    Serve immediately or while warm.

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