Fresh Mozzarella

Concepts

Want to showcase this cheese on your menu? Serve up something sensational with these innovative concepts.

Tenderloin Caprese Sandwich featuring Galbani® Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

12 oz. Galbani Fresh Mozzarella
4 Large crusty rolls
1/2 lb. Fresh basil
2 Tomatoes
4 Filets of sirloin or filet mignon (6 oz. each)
  Olive oil
  Salt & pepper, to taste
  1. Turn on grill to high temperature.
  2. Slice bread lengthwise and open up. Drizzle with olive oil and set aside.
  3. In a small blender/chopper, blend basil leaves with two tablespoons of olive oil to make pesto spread.
  4. Slice tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella into 1/4 inch thick slices. Drizzle fillets with olive oil, and dust with salt and pepper.
  5. Reduce heat to medium and grill fillets for 2 ½ minutes per side to medium-rare.
  6. Slightly toast the rolls on grill and add cheese to fillets to melt. Remove rolls, spread with a thick layer of pesto and tomatoes.
  7. Add steak with cheese and top with the other half of roll.
  8. Cut in half and serve.

Pairings

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