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Fresh Caprese Breakfast Sandwich on Crispy Ciabatta

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A quick and easy breakfast sandwich featuring crispy toasted ciabatta, fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil, and a perfectly cooked egg for a fresh and satisfying start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large ciabatta roll or 2 small rolls, sliced horizontally
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1 medium beefsteak or heirloom tomato, sliced thinly
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, washed and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large egg (about 50 grams), cooked to preference (fried or scrambled)
  • 1 teaspoon softened butter, for toasting the ciabatta

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: slice the ciabatta horizontally, slice mozzarella and tomato into thin slices (about 1/4 inch thick), and wash and dry basil leaves.
  2. Toast the ciabatta: heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat, spread softened butter on cut sides of ciabatta, and toast butter-side down until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Flip briefly to toast the other side if desired.
  3. Cook the egg: in the same pan, add a little olive oil if needed, and fry or scramble the egg to your liking. For fried egg, cook until whites are set but yolk is runny, about 2-3 minutes; for scrambled, whisk and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Assemble the sandwich: on the bottom half of toasted ciabatta, layer mozzarella slices evenly, then tomato slices seasoned with salt and pepper, tear basil leaves over tomatoes, and drizzle olive oil and optional balsamic glaze.
  5. Add the egg on top of the basil layer and cap with the other ciabatta half, pressing gently to hold together.
  6. Optional final toast: place assembled sandwich back in skillet over low heat, press gently with spatula, and cook about 1 minute per side until cheese softens slightly but bread stays crisp.
  7. Serve immediately, slicing the sandwich in half if desired.

Notes

Pat tomatoes dry if very juicy to prevent soggy bread. Use fresh mozzarella for best texture. Medium heat is best for cooking eggs to avoid rubbery whites. Buttering the ciabatta before toasting gives a golden crunch without drying out the bread. Assemble sandwich fresh for best texture and flavor.

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Keywords: Caprese, breakfast sandwich, ciabatta, fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato, easy breakfast, quick sandwich, Italian breakfast

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