Tomato and Mozzarella Panini

Tomato and Mozzarella Panini

Crisp pressed ciabatta sandwiches filled with fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the panini press to medium heat.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: panini press

  2. Step 2

    Wash and dry the tomatoes, then slice them evenly. Pat the mozzarella dry and slice it evenly.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 240.0 gr Mozzarella, 2.0 piece Tomato

    Cookware: cutting board, serrated knife

  3. 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.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Basil, 4.0 piece Ciabatta Roll, 15.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: cutting board, serrated knife

  4. Step 4

    Brush the outsides of the sandwiches with the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Cookware: pastry brush

  5. 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.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Cookware: panini press

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

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