Description
A gourmet twist on the classic Caprese sandwich featuring fresh mozzarella, ripe heirloom tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze on toasted artisan ciabatta bread.
Ingredients
1 ciabatta loaf, cut in half horizontally
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
Spread the softened unsalted butter evenly on the cut sides of the ciabatta loaf.
Sprinkle garlic powder evenly over the buttered sides of the bread.
Place the ciabatta halves butter-side down on the grill pan and toast for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove from heat.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil on the cut sides of the toasted bread.
Layer the fresh mozzarella slices evenly on the bottom half of the ciabatta.
Add the sliced heirloom tomatoes on top of the mozzarella.
Season the tomatoes with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Distribute the fresh basil leaves evenly over the tomatoes.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the basil leaves and tomatoes.
Place the top half of the ciabatta loaf over the layered ingredients to form the sandwich.
Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes