Toasted Caprese Sandwich

Toasted Caprese Sandwich
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    72

Elevate your lunch game with this toasted Caprese sandwich, featuring roasted garlic, fragrant rosemary, and a balsamic-kissed tomato and mozzarella filling. A delightful twist on a classic Italian favorite.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    68 g
  • Cholesterol
    60 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    22 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    794 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    26 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 0 mins Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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02 Step

Recipe View 35 mins Cut off the top of the head of garlic to expose the cloves, trimming about 1/4 inch off of the top of each clove. Drizzle the cut cloves with olive oil, then nestle the head into a piece of aluminum foil. Place in preheated oven and bake until the cloves are tender, about 35 minutes. Remove garlic from oven; do not turn oven off. Squeeze garlic from cloves into a small dish; mash into a paste.

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03 Step

Recipe View 15 mins Spread the butter on the cut sides of the bread, sprinkle with rosemary, and place on a baking sheet. Toast bread in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and spread with garlic paste. Top one half of loaf with basil and tomatoes. Drizzle tomato slices with balsamic vinegar. Top remaining half of loaf with sliced mozzarella. Return sandwich halves to baking sheet.

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04 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Place in hot oven and cook until the cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. Allow sandwich to cool slightly before assembling. Cut into 4 pieces to serve.

For a richer flavor, use a high-quality balsamic glaze instead of balsamic vinegar.
Experiment with different types of bread, such as focaccia or sourdough.
Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.

Marley Dooley

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 24 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Hudson Leannon

    Easy to follow recipe and the result was delicious. My family loved it!

  • Aryanna Robelkuhlman

    This sandwich is amazing! The roasted garlic paste is a game-changer.

  • Morris Paucek

    I made this for lunch today and it was so good! I added some pesto for extra flavor.

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