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Caprese Melt




Source of Recipe


Sunset Magazine






Recipe Introduction


This sandwich is delicious!! Use fresh Mozzarella when able. It can be found in the deli/cheese section of most major supermarkets.





List of Ingredients



• 6 slices buttermilk or sourdough sandwich bread
  
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  
• 15 fresh basil leaves, rinsed and dried
  
• 2 frim-ripe tomatoes (about 8-oz. total), sliced 1/4 inch thick
  
• 4 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  
• salt and pepper
  






Instructions



1. Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil. Place 3 slices, oil side down, on a 10-by-15-inch baking sheet.
   
2. Layer evenly with basil, tomatoe slices, and mozzarella.
   
   
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and top with remaining bread oil side up.
   
4. Broil sandwiches 6 inches from broiler flame turning once, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.