Tomato and Mozzarella Panini
Crisp pressed ciabatta sandwiches filled with fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the panini press to medium heat.
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Step 2
Wash and dry the tomatoes, then slice them evenly. Pat the mozzarella dry and slice it evenly.
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Step 3
Split the ciabatta rolls. Layer the prepared tomato, mozzarella, and basil inside, drizzle with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and close the sandwiches.
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Step 4
Brush the outsides of the sandwiches with the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil.
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Step 5
Place the sandwiches in the press and cook in batches until the bread is crisp and golden and the mozzarella is melted, 3–5 minutes per batch. Serve hot.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Keep mozzarella refrigerated until needed. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume within 2 days; reheat until hot throughout.
Risk factors
- perishable fresh mozzarella
- hot cooking surfaces