Roasted Tomato Caprese Grilled Cheese with Balsamic Glaze

This Roasted Tomato Caprese Grilled Cheese is a tasty take on the classic grilled cheese sandwich. It has ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, and a delicious balsamic glaze. It has just the right amount of each flavor and texture to please your palate.

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of whole-grain bread
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 slices of mozzarella cheese
• 2 slices of ripe tomato
• 2 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat

Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread

Place one slice of bread, butter side down, onto the skillet

Layer a slice of mozzarella cheese, a slice of tomato, and a basil leaf on top of the bread in the skillet

Drizzle half of the balsamic glaze over the tomato

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Place the second slice of bread, butter side up, on top of the stack

Cook until the bottom slice of bread is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt, about 3-4 minutes

Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted, another 3-4 minutes

Remove from heat and drizzle the remaining balsamic glaze over the top

Serve hot and enjoy!