Bruschetta Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are a new take on Caprese Grilled Cheese with homemade bruschetta mixture and fresh mozzarella. This is my copycat version of Panera's Tomato and Mozzarella Panini.
6Roma / plum tomatoes, chopped(or 2 large tomatoes)
1/2cupsun dried tomatoes(packed in oil)
2clovesminced garlic
1tablespoonolive oil
2tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
1/4cupfresh basil(stems removed)
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonground black pepper
1/2loaf good quality bakery bread(sliced)
olive oil(for spreading on bread)
8ouncesfresh mozzarella(cut into slices)
Instructions
Combine fresh and sun dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.
Drizzle slices of bread with olive oil on one side and use a pastry brush to distribute evenly.
Place one slide of bread, oil side down, in a sauté or pancake pan that has been heated to medium. Add slices of mozzarella to the top of this slice.
After the cheese slice has cooked for about a minute, add the second slice of bread to the pan, oil side down. Top with bruschetta mixture (use slotted spoon to avoid transferring too much liquid).
Once the cheese has started to melt and that slice of bread is golden, flip this slice over on top of the bread with the bruschetta on it to make a sandwich. Continue to grill until cheese is melty bread is golden and toasty.