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Caprese Pesto Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 8 slices about 1/2 in. thick crusty Italian or French bread
  • 3/4 cup basil pesto homemade or store bought is fine
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes sliced
  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill to medium heat. Brush one side of the bread lightly with olive oil.
  2. Lay bread oiled side down on grill and cook until slightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Carefully spread pesto on toasted side of bread. Lay tomato slices on bread to fit, overlapping if needed, then lay cheese slices over tomatoes. Cover grill and cook until cheese starts to melt, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Transfer sandwiches to a platter. Sprinkle fresh basil  over each sandwich and season with salt and pepper, to taste.