Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich - Simple & Easy To Do

This delicious grilled mozzarella sandwich is perfect to make when you want something fresh with a gourmet quality, but don’t want to go to a restaurant. Homemade walnut pesto, fresh tomatoes and melted mozzarella make every bite full of flavor. Be sure to make a double batch of the pesto so you can whip up a tasty sandwich later on in the week.

Table of Contents

1. Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich

Ingredients

For the Sandwich

4 slices sourdough bread
4 oz mozzarella cheese sliced
1 large tomato sliced
2 oz roasted red peppers jarred

For the Pesto

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic clove peeled
2 tablespoons walnuts
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

To make the pesto, place the basil, garlic, walnuts and Parmesan cheese in the food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste, and blend. While the food processor is on, pour the olive oil slowly into the mixture in order to allow the olive oil to emulsify.

Spread the pesto equally on the 4 slices of bread and place two slices of bread on the panini maker or in a toaster oven for 2 minutes.

Then place the mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and roasted red peppers on top of two bread slices and allow the cheese to melt and the veggies to soften, keeping the panini maker open.

Once the cheese starts to melt, add the second slices on top to close the sandwiches, then close the panini maker for 2-3 minutes. Remove, slice in half and serve immediately

Tips For Making Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich

Don’t have a panini maker? You can use a toaster oven to achieve the same result (minus those pretty grill lines). You can also use a grill pan or regular pan to make this sandwich recipe.
Don’t have a food processor? Just buy store-bought pesto! But really, if you can find a way to make your own pesto, it really takes this sandwich to another level.
Make sure you use the freshest ingredients you can for maximum flavor. That is especially true for the basil and the mozzarella cheese.
Use thick sturdy sourdough bread that is not airy on the inside to ensure the sandwich stays put when you press on it in the panini maker.

I really hope you enjoy this grilled mozzarella sandwich recipe as much as we did! It’s so easy to put together, full of vibrant green pesto, beautiful ripe tomatoes and melted mozzarella cheese – truly a fresh and fabulous sandwich recipe.