BRIE, PESTO, AND TOMATO PANINI

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I'm hooked on Paninis. So easy, so good, and there's always something in the house to use for a fast appetizer or quick lunch. Here's one for summer appetizers, perfect with a glass of wine.

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 loaf Italian bread
1/4 cup pesto sauce
8 -12 ounces brie cheese, rind removed
1 large tomatoes, sliced
extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Slice the Italian bread in half, vertically.
  • Drizzle insides well with the olive oil and slightly on the outsides.
  • Slather the pesto on the insides and cover with the tomato slices.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste then pile on the brie chunks or slices and cover with the top piece of the bread.
  • Heat the panini pan of frying pan and add the sandwich.
  • If you're using a frying pan be sure to use a weight to smush the sandwich while it heats.
  • Flip the sandwich when the bread starts to brown.
  • The panini is done when both sides are golden brown and the cheese starts to ooze!
  • Remove from heat and cut into appetizer sized portions.

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