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Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Libby with Lemony Thyme
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices Italian bread
  • 4-6 Compari or plum tomatoes sliced
  • 2 very thin slices red onion
  • 4 ounces fresh Mozzarella sliced
  • a handful of fresh basil leaves
  • 1 Tbl. olive oil
  • 2 Tbl. butter
  • a drizzle of balsamic vinegar
  • sea salt & freshly cracked pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line shallow baking sheet with foil coated with cooking spray.
  • Spread tomato and onion slices in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper and roast for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile butter one side of each bread slice and set aside.
  • Press roasted tomatoes with paper towels to absorb access moisture. Then layer onto bread slices. Top with mozzarella cheese slices, fresh basil, red onion, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
  • Pan grill until golden brown on each side.