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Caprese Panini Recipe

Melty mozzarella cheese with fresh sliced tomato sandwiched between two toasty slices of artisan bread spread with herby pesto.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, dinner, grilled cheese, mozzarella, pesto, sandwich, tomato
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 374kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

  • 4 slices sourdough
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 4 tablespoon pesto
  • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise

Instructions

  • Slice the tomato. 
  • Spread the mayonnaise on one half of two slices of bread.  Place on the cast iron skillet on medium heat.
  • Spread the mozzarella cheese evenly on the slice of bread.  Spread the tomato slices evenly on top of the cheese.
  • Spread pesto on one half of the additional slices of bread.  Place on top of the tomatoes.
  • Spread mayonnaise on top of the top slice of bread.
  • Once the cheese on the bottom is melted (about 3-4 minutes) flip the grilled cheese.  Cook another 3-4 minutes.  Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

Notes

-save leftovers in the refrigerator wrapped in tin foil for up to 5 days.
-these ingredients do not stand up well to freezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 860mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1307IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 2mg