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2) Caprese Grilled Cheese on Sourdough

My kids call this "pizza toast," which, honestly, isn't wrong. It's got the same energy as a margherita pizza but takes six minutes and doesn't require turning on the oven.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices sourdough bread about 1/2 inch each
  • 1 tbsp butter softened
  • 2 oz fresh mozzarella sliced (about 4 slices)
  • 2 slices ripe tomato about 1/4 inch each
  • 4 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tsp balsamic glaze
  • Pinch salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Place one slice butter-side down in skillet.
  4. Layer mozzarella, tomato, basil, salt, and pepper on the bread in the skillet.
  5. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the tomato.
  6. Top with second slice butter-side up.
  7. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until golden, then flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts.
  8. Let sit 1 minute, slice in half, and serve.