Crispy Mozzarella Tomato Panini
A warm, melty press of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomato, and basil pesto on crusty bread—ready in 10 minutes. Toast it in a skillet until the bread is golden and the cheese flows.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread (ciabatta or sourdough, sliced)
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella
- 1 medium tomato (ripe, sliced)
- 2 tbsp pesto
Instructions
- 1
Spread 1 tbsp pesto on one bread slice, then layer half the mozzarella and tomato on top.
- 2
Top with a second bread slice, pesto side down, pressing gently.
- 3
Repeat with remaining bread, pesto, mozzarella, and tomato to make a second sandwich.
- 4
Heat a skillet over medium-high until a water drop sizzles on contact.
- 5
Place sandwiches in the skillet and press gently with a spatula 3–4 minutes until bread turns golden.
- 6
Flip and toast the other side 2–3 minutes until cheese melts and bread crisps.
Tools you’ll need
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
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