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Caprese Panini

Heather Smith
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!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 Sandwiches

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.
Keyword Cheesy, Sandwiches, Vegetarian
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