Ingredients
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- 8 slices bread sourdough, ciabatta, or your favorite
- 8-10 oz fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
- 1 large tomato sliced
- fresh basil thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp balsamic glaze optional
- 4 tbsp butter softened
Instructions
- Butter each slice of bread lightly.
- On 4 slices, layer cheese, tomato, basil, and balsamic glaze on the unbuttered side.
- Top with another slice of bread, ensuring the buttered side is facing out.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet, slice, and serve warm with extra balsamic glaze if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add other ingredients like avocado for added flavor.
For a crispier sandwich, use more butter on the bread.
This sandwich pairs perfectly with a side salad or soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.