Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Caprese Melt
Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Caprese Melt layers creamy fresh mozzarella with juicy Roma tomatoes and aromatic basil, all tucked into warm mini baguettes with a swipe of pesto. Each bite is bright, herby, and lightly gooey, making it perfect for a quick lunch, a summer dinner, or a shareable snack for gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook16 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Caprese Melt, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Place 6 Sister Schuberts Mini Baguettes on a baking sheet and bake the rolls as directed on the package. Let the baguettes cool.
- 2
Lower the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
- 3
Carefully slice each Sister Schuberts Mini Baguette in half horizontally.
- 4
Spread pesto on one side of each baguette.
- 5
Layer with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 6
Wrap each sandwich in a large piece of aluminum foil, place the foil packets on a baking sheet, and bake for 00:07:00 to 00:10:00 or until the sandwiches are warm and the cheese has melted.
- 7
Unwrap the sandwiches, open them, add fresh basil leaves, and serve.
- Calories 937.89 kcal High 47%
- Protein 37.72 g Good Source 75%
- Carbohydrate 158.64 g 58%
- Total Fat 17.08 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 7.43 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 30.24 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 1948.08 mg High 85%
- Dietary Fiber 6.17 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 7.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 370.38 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 11.12 mg Good Source 62%
- Potassium 224.86 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 50.4 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 11.78 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Caprese Melt is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 31 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baguette, Fresh Basil, Pesto, and Roma Tomato. Each serving provides about 937.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Caprese Melt?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Caprese Melt made of?
- The main ingredients are Baguette, Fresh Basil, Pesto, Roma Tomato, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Caprese Melt?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Caprese Melt?
- About 31 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 16 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 937.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Caprese Melt easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Caprese Melt healthy?
- Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Caprese Melt has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 937.89 calories and 37.72 g of protein, or 75% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1948.08 mg (85% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.43 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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