Brie, Pesto, and Tomato Panini

Submitted by Penny Stettinius

"I'm hooked on Paninis. So easy, so good, and there's always something in the house to use for a fast appetizer or quick lunch. Here's one for summer appetizers, perfect with a glass of wine."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 loaf Italian bread
• 1⁄4 cup pesto sauce
• 8 -12 ounces brie cheese, rind removed
• 1 large tomatoes, sliced
• extra virgin olive oil
• kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

directions

1. Slice the Italian bread in half, vertically.
2. Drizzle insides well with the olive oil and slightly on the outsides.
3. Slather the pesto on the insides and cover with the tomato slices.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste then pile on the brie chunks or slices and cover with the top piece of the bread.
5. Heat the panini pan of frying pan and add the sandwich.
6. If you're using a frying pan be sure to use a weight to smush the sandwich while it heats.
7. Flip the sandwich when the bread starts to brown.
8. The panini is done when both sides are golden brown and the cheese starts to ooze!
9. Remove from heat and cut into appetizer sized portions.

Reviews

[ltdsaloon16r]

Yummm, this is my lunch and Im writing this review as Im munching on a very tasty panini. I bought my first sandwich press last week and have been looking through Zaar for recipes that appeal..this one was chosen because I had all the ingredients and it sounded just what I was after. Great recipe, thanks for sharing.

 

[Spice Boy]

This is so simple and so great. I made it because I had all the ingredients on hand. A real winner!

 

[Debbwl]

An outstanding panini. The pesto and brie mix turn this panini into a real treat. Made as written and would not change a thing. Thanks so much for such a delicious post.