Best Grilled Italian Pesto Panini Recipes

PESTO PANINI WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO

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Pesto Panini with Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato. A toasted buttery panini with basil pesto, melted fresh mozzarella cheese, and juicy tomatoes.

Provided by Modern Honey

Time 11m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

12 Slices Bread ((sourdough, ciabatta, focaccia, or white bakery bread))
1 cup Pesto *
2 large Tomatoes ((sliced into 1/4" slices))
(1) 16-ounce ball Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
Salt
Butter

Steps:

Preheat panini grill, if using. Spread pesto on each slice of bread. Place mozzarella slices on top of pesto.
Layer with fresh tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt. Place the remaining slices of bread, pesto side down, on top.
Spread the top and bottom of bread with softened butter. Grill the sandwiches on panini grill, about 3 minutes per side. The paninis are done when the cheese is completely melted and the bread is toasted and golden.
**If you don't own a panini grill, you may use a skillet. Heat over medium-low heat and flip after 3-4 minutes.

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

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I made up this recipe for the students in the foods and nutrition class I teach. The kids like it so much, they often go home and fix it for their families. -Beth Hiott, York, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

8 slices Italian bread
4 tablespoons prepared pesto
4 slices provolone cheese
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
5 teaspoons olive oil
Marinara sauce warmed, optional

Steps:

Spread four bread slices with pesto. Layer with cheeses; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with oil., In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Serve with marinara if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.