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Caprese Pesto Focaccia Sandwich on a plate
Andre Lewis

Caprese Pesto Focaccia Sandwich

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rectangular focaccia loaf about 12 oz
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cut into 8 slices
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes cut into 8 slices
  • 1/3 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp coarse black pepper

Method
 

  1. Drain mozzarella and tomatoes on separate paper towels 10 minutes.
  2. Split focaccia horizontally; spread pesto on both cut faces.
  3. Layer mozzarella and tomato on bottom; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add basil; drizzle glaze in thin lines.
  5. Close; wrap in parchment and press under a skillet 10 minutes.
  6. Unwrap; cut into 4 equal rectangles.