Caprese Panini Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 2
| Last Updated on September 14, 2023
Caprese panini showcases a crispy crunchy exterior and a molten cheesy interior. It features the classic combination of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil with a touch of balsamic vinegar.
Brunch
Italian
6
ingredients
6
steps
30
minutes
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Ingredients

Servings:
2
1
panini or baguette bread
1
ball of fresh mozzarella, sliced
1
Roma tomato
salt and pepper to taste
chopped basil
1 tbsp
balsamic vinegar
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Directions 6 steps | 30 Minutes

Step 1

Turn the panini presser on medium-high. Slice the bread in half.

Caprese Panini Recipe: Turn the panini presser on medium-high.
Step 2

Add 2 slices of mozzarella to the bottom piece of the sandwich.

Caprese Panini Recipe: Add 2 slices of mozzarella to the bottom piece of the sandwich.
Step 3

Cover the bread with an even layer of Roma tomatoes.

Caprese Panini Recipe: Cover the bread with an even layer of Roma tomatoes.
Step 4

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Caprese Panini Recipe: Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 5

Add another layer of mozzarella and top with chopped basil. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

Caprese Panini Recipe: Add another layer of mozzarella and top with chopped basil.
Step 6

Press the sandwich until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes. Enjoy!

Caprese Panini Recipe: Press the sandwich until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
589
FAT
16.2 g
PROTEIN
28.9 g
CARBS
81.6 g
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Sandra G.

Sandra

25 Jul 2022

My favorite kind of panini.

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Jolee S.

Jolee

22 Jul 2022

My favorite way to use a panini press!

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