PESTO, MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO PANINI

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Calling all panini lovers! With thick, juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella, our tomato and mozzarella panini will make you feel like you're walking the streets of Italy-with a warm, mozzarella panini in hand. Ready in 20 minutes, our panini recipe will likely become a household favorite given it's a perfect lunch or dinner option and vegetarian friendly. Quick warning, be prepared to make this pesto panini again and again. It's just that good, we think you'll love it.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ciabatta sandwich rolls
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup basil pesto
8 slices mozzarella cheese
1 medium tomato, cut into 8 thin slices
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat closed contact grill 5 minutes.
  • Cut each roll in half horizontally; brush outside of each half with oil. Spread pesto on inside of both halves. Layer each sandwich with cheese and tomato. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • When grill is heated, place sandwiches on grill. Close grill; grill 4 minutes or until bread is toasty and cheese is melted. Slice sandwiches on diagonal and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 950 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

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