Pesto Caprese Panini

Name: Pesto Caprese Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 c. pesto; 8 slices crusty sourdough bread; 1 lb. fresh mozzarella, sliced; 1 to 2 medium tomatoes, sliced; 1 1/4 c. jarred roasted peppers, torn; Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste; 4 tbsp. salted butter, at room temperature

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By Ree DrummondPublished: Mar 15, 2021

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

If you don't have a panini press at home, you can cook these on a grill pan or skillet, and press down with another heavy pan.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup
pesto
8
slices crusty sourdough bread
1 lb.
fresh mozzarella, sliced
1
to 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 1/4 cups
jarred roasted peppers, torn
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
4 Tbsp.
salted butter, at room temperature

Directions

1. Step 1Spread the pesto on each piece of bread. On 4 of the pieces, layer the mozzarella, then the tomatoes and then the roasted pepper pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the other 4 pieces of bread, pesto-side down.
2. Step 2Generously butter the outsides of the sandwiches. Grill in a panini press according to the manufacturer’s
  instructions until the cheese is melted and the bread is browned and crispy. Remove from the press and let stand for 30 seconds or so before slicing.

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