Caprese Croissant Sandwich
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Caprese Croissant Sandwich

Caprese Croissant Sandwich

Caprese flavors of fresh mozzarella, pesto and tomato inspired this sandwich on a Pillsbury Croissant Bun.

Servings: 1 serving (1 serving = 1 sandwich)
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Pesto, prepared
1 Tbsp
Mozzarella cheese, fresh, sliced
2 oz
1 each
Tomato slice, fresh
1 each
Arugula, fresh
1/4 cup
  1. Split warmed croissant bun in half; spread 1 1/2 tsp pesto on each cut side.
  2. Toast on grill or under broiler until golden brown, approx. 1 minute.
  3. Place 1 slice of cheese on bottom piece and flash in broiler from approx. 1 minute to melt.
  4. Top with 1 tomato slice, 1/4 cup arugula and remaining croissant piece; serve immediately.

  • Serve as a Grab-and-Go by only placing mozzarella (unmelted) on the croissant, then keep tomato, arugula and pesto separate.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 sandwich
Calories
450
Calories from Fat
260
% Daily Value
Total Fat
29g
44%
Saturated Fat
13g
67%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
50mg
17%
Sodium
770mg
32%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
10%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
5g
Protein
17g
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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