Caprese Panini
Ensalada Caprese is a classic Italian dish, and this recipe transforms it from a simple, boring, grilled cheese to one of the best sandwiches you'll find!
Equipment
- Panini Press Or Stovetop
Ingredients
- 1 Loaf Crusty Bread (Sourdough is Best!) Sliced
- 4 Tbsp Fresh Pesto
- 8 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
- 3 Large Heirloom Tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- Butter
- Salt and Pepper To Taste
Instructions
- Slice tomatoes into medium slices (should have about 12 slices for 4 sandwiches, or 3 slices per sandwich), and place them in a shallow dish. Pour 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar over tomatoes. Let sit while preparing the remainder of ingredients.
- Butter both sides of bread lightly. Turn over, so butter is facing down. Top 1 slice with 1 Tbsp of Pesto, add 1 Slice of cheese, 3 tomatoes, and then another slice of cheese. If you like it really pesto-y, add some more pesto to top slice. Drizzle just a little bit of balsamic and sprinkle with salt and pepper before placing top bread slice butter side out.
- Heat skillet or panini press, and put sandwich on to cook. If using a skillet, about 3 minutes per side.
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