NO-PRESS PANINI WITH MOZZARELLA, ROASTED RED PEPPER AND BASIL

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No-Press Panini With Mozzarella, Roasted Red Pepper and Basil image

This is a recipe from Rachel Ray's contest "hey ,can you cook?" From contestant Pete Bakel

Provided by my3beachbabes

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
8 slices white bread
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 whole jarred roasted red peppers, patted dry and cut into strips
1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
12 -15 basil leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Place four slices of bread in the skillet and divide the mozzarella, roasted red peppers and Parmigiano-Reggiano between each of them. Top each with the second slice of bread and cook for another minute or until the bottom sliced is golden brown.
  • Carefully flip the panini and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the other side is golden brown.
  • To serve, remove the panini from the heat and cut each of them into quarters. Garnish with chopped basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.7, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 41, Sodium 642.1, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 12.2

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