Caprese Panini (Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Basil)

Bev's Note:

One of my favorites!

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 1

• 2 slices county-style bread , 1/2 inch thick
• olive oil , for brushing
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (or to taste)
• 2 slices mozzarella cheese
• 3 slices tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
• 2 fresh basil leaves

Directions:

1. Preheat an electric panini maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil.
3. Lay the slices, oiled side down, on a clean work surface.
4. Spread the top of each slice with 1 Tbs mayonnaise.
5. Place the cheese on one slice and top with the tomato slices.
6. Drizzle with the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
7. Top with the basil, then with the other bread slice, oiled side up.
8. Place the sandwich on the preheated panini maker and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
9. Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board and cut in half.
10. Serve immediately.
11. Serves 1.

Reviews

[MarraMamba]

Delicious! I left out the mayo and thoroughly enjoyed it. Used ciabatta bread

[rjoyce1]

Yum! I thought I was eating a gourmet sandwich from a nice restaurant. I used about 5 leaves of basil (but mine may have been smaller), and chopped the basil to release more of its flavor.

[Katie Lou Who]

This is so simple to make but tastes fantastic! I too left out the mayo. The balsamic really gives so much taste. I'll be making these often for a quick lunch or dinner. Thanks for sharing!