Grilled Caprese Panini Sandwich
Enjoy a fresh and flavorful Grilled Caprese Panini Sandwich featuring ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all perfectly toasted on crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of ciabatta or sourdough bread
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 ripe tomato slices
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a panini press or grill pan over medium heat.
- Brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil.
- On the un-oiled side of one bread slice, layer the mozzarella, tomato slices, and basil leaves.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper.
- Top with the second slice of bread, oiled side out.
- Place the sandwich in the panini press or grill pan, pressing down gently.
- Grill for 3-5 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve warm.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, add a thin layer of pesto inside the sandwich before grilling.
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