Caprese Panini
A classic Italian sandwich featuring the flavors of Caprese salad - fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil - pressed between slices of ciabatta bread with balsamic glaze for a delicious, simple lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread, sliced horizontally
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, halved
Instructions
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1
Preheat a panini press or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
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2
Slice the 1 loaf sliced horizontally ciabatta bread horizontally to create top and bottom halves.
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3
Rub the cut sides of the bread with the 1 halved garlic clove to infuse flavor.
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4
Brush the outside of the bread with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
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5
Layer the 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella slices on the bottom half of the bread.
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6
Add the 2 sliced ripe tomatoes slices on top of the mozzarella.
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Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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8
Arrange the 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves leaves over the tomatoes.
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Drizzle with 2 tbsp balsamic glaze.
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Place the top half of the bread on the assembled ingredients.
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Grill the sandwich in the panini press for 3-5 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. If using a grill pan, press down on the sandwich with a spatula or a heavy pan, and flip halfway through.
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12
Remove from heat, cut in half, and serve warm.