Caprese Grilled Cheese Dippers

Golden melty grilled cheese sandwiches inspired by the classic Caprese salad, sliced into dippable strips and served with marinara.

# Needed Ingredients:

01 - 8 slices sourdough or country white bread

02 - 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced

03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

04 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced

05 - 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves

06 - 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed

07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional for brushing bread

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

02 - Lay out bread slices and spread 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 out.

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

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

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

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

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Every single person who has tried these asks for the recipe immediately
The dipping sauce transforms an ordinary sandwich into something that feels fancy enough for guests

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Patting tomato slices dry with paper towels prevents your bread from getting soggy before it hits the pan
Low and slow heat gives you better melting and more even browning than rushing over high heat

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Use a serrated knife in a gentle sawing motion to cut the strips without squishing out all the cheese
Keep the finished dippers on a wire rack instead of a paper towel so they stay crispy on all sides