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Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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Miryam Quinn Doblas

These caprese grilled cheese sandwiches are a delicious comfort-food classic that the whole family will love.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

2 tomatoes, sliced about 1/2 inch thick
2 - 4 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp pesto sauce
4 oz Arla® sliced Fontina cheese
4 oz Arla® sliced Havarti cheese
12 - 15 basil leaves
8 slices whole grain bread

Preparation

  1. Instructions

    Step 1

    Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium heat.

    Step 2

    Brush the outsides of each slice of bread with olive oil, then brush the other side with pesto. Layer sandwich with one slice of Havarti and Fontina cheese, followed by tomatoes and basil. Finish with a slice of bread. Place sandwiches in the prepared griddle until cheese is melty and each side is golden, about 3-5 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

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