Easy Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

As something quick and easy for lunch, it's hard to beat a grilled cheese sandwich.  I enjoy them, but not the old "Velveeta" generic version, where the cheese resembles some sort of plastic material and there's really not much taste.   With just a bit more effort, you can make a very tasty grilled cheese sandwich that is healthier and better tasting.  I make a few different versions, but here's one of the standards and always is a good choice!

INGREDIENTS
2 Slices of bread of your choice
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Basil Pesto
2 Slices Mozzarella Cheese sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 Tomato sliced 1/4 inch thick (I like Roma Tomatoes)
Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION
Heat a skillet on medium heat
Brush the outside of each slice of bread with olive oil
Brush the inside of each slice of bread with Basil Pesto
Place cheese slices on the inside of one slice of bread
Top the cheese slices with sliced tomato
Add salt and pepper to taste
Place the second slice of bread, Pesto side down, on top of the tomato slices

COOKING
Place the sandwich into the heated skillet and and allow bread to brown and toast before turning over.  Turn sandwich over and allow the other slice of bread to toast and the cheese to melt.  Remove sandwich from the skillet and enjoy while it's hot and the cheese is melted.

NOTE
While the skillet is an old standby and has been used for years, my favorite way to make grilled sandwiches is to use my sandwich grilling press.  It looks a bit like a waffle iron and seals the edges of the sandwich while it cooks.  The light comes on as soon as the sandwich is done, so there's no doubt and the sandwich is cut into two sections while cooking.  While the cooking process is the same, the sandwich is more appealing to the eye and easier to handle!

I hope you will give the Caprese Grilled Sandwich a try.  It's a tasty alternative and really is no more trouble to prepare.  If you enjoy the recipe, please feel free to share it with family and friends.  If you have any questions, feel free to email me at: stan.kain@gmail.com  I also invite you to check out my recipe blog where you will find many healthy, inexpensive and easy recipes to try.  I offer a lot of good tips about cooking and many vegetarian alternatives to using red meat.  You may be surprised at how delicious they really are!!!