Caprese Grilled Cheese Dippers

Crispy grilled cheese sandwiches with fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil, served as dippable strips with marinara.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 8 slices sourdough or country white bread

02 - 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced

03 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

04 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced

05 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

06 - 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed

07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

08 - 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing bread, optional

01 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.

02 - Lay out bread slices and spread softened butter on one side of each slice.

03 - On the unbuttered side of half the slices, layer mozzarella, tomato slices, and basil leaves. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

04 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing outward.

05 - Lightly brush olive oil on the outside of each sandwich for enhanced crispness if desired.

06 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese is melted.

07 - Remove sandwiches and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes. Slice each sandwich into 3-4 strips.

08 - Serve warm strips with a bowl of marinara sauce for dipping.

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The marriage of hot melted mozzarella with fresh tomatoes creates this incredible temperature contrast that makes each bite exciting
Theyre absurdly easy to make but look impressive enough for guests who think you spent way more effort than you actually did

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Dont overcrowd your pan, I once tried cooking four at once and ended up with a mess of half melted cheese and sad bread
Patting your tomato slices dry with paper towels prevents the bread from getting soggy while the cheese melts

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A balsamic glaze drizzle over the finished dippers adds this sweet acidic element that cuts through all the rich cheese
Letting the skillet reheat between batches ensures every sandwich gets that same gorgeous golden crunch