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stack of caprese panini

Caprese Panini Recipe

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

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: 1sandwichCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1307IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 274mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cheese, dinner, grilled cheese, mozzarella, pesto, sandwich, tomato
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