The Caprese Italian Grilled Cheese

Name: The Caprese Italian Grilled Cheese
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 slices of Challa or sour dough bread 1 inch thick; 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbs balsamic vinegar; 4 1 ounce slices of Wisconsin mozzarella cheese; 2 1 ounce slices of Wisconsin mozzarella cheese; 3 large fresh tomatoes, cut into thin slices; 3/4 cup basil leaves (packed); 2 avocado's seeded and peeled and thinly sliced; kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Ingredients

8 slices of Challa or sour dough bread 1 inch thick
3 tbs extra virgin olive oil
3 tbs balsamic vinegar
4 1 ounce slices of Wisconsin mozzarella cheese
2 1 ounce slices of Wisconsin mozzarella cheese
3 large fresh tomatoes, cut into thin slices
3/4 cup basil leaves (packed)
2 avocado's seeded and peeled and thinly sliced
kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste

This recipe is a twist on the all time favorite Italian salad of Mozzarella, basil and tomatoes, which has the delicious addition of avocado. Makes 4 sandwiches. This recipe is courtesy of Allison Lewis and Wisconsin Cheese.

Heat griddle or large saute pan over medium heat.
Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil.
Brush the other side with balsamic vinegar.
Place the bread slices oil side down on the griddle or in the saute pan.
Layer mozzarella cheeses, tomato, basil and avocado.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cover with top halves of bread.
Cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is slightly melted, about 3-4 minutes, turning once during cooking.
Repeat for the remaining sandwiches.