Campfire Caprese Grilled Cheese

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A twist on a classic grilled cheese, this caprese sandwich adds pesto and tomato for a quick and simple campsite meal.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 sandwiches

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb High-Calcium Bone-Health Healthy Aging Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 cup shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
4 large slices whole-wheat country bread, cut in half, or 8 small slices
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 thin slices tomato

Directions

Combine cheese and pesto in a small bowl. Evenly spread the mixture onto half the bread slices. Top with the remaining bread. Brush both sides of each sandwich with oil. Individually wrap in heavy-duty foil.
Prepare a campfire and let it burn down to the coals. Add 2 tomato slices to each sandwich and rewrap in the foil. Cook the sandwiches 4 to 6 inches above the coals, pressing down with a spatula and flipping a few times until the cheese is melted and the bread is crisped, 10 to 15 minutes. Open carefully. Serve hot.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare through Step 1 and store sandwiches in a refrigerator or cold cooler for up to 1 day before adding tomato and cooking.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

272	Calories
19g	Fat
14g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 sandwich
Calories 272
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 3g
Added Sugars 2g	4%
Protein 11g	21%
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Vitamin A 646IU	13%
Vitamin C 4mg	5%
Folate 21mcg	5%
Sodium 419mg	18%
Calcium 209mg	16%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 35mg	8%
Potassium 187mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Campfire Caprese Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

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