Mini Caprese Paninis Recipe

servings: 16 mini sandwiches
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 5 minutes
total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 8 slices sturdy white bread
• ½ cup pesto genovese sauce (I used store-bought)
• 12 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
• 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
• ½ cup basil leaves
• cooking spray
• salt and pepper

Instructions:

Step 1: Place bread slices onto a flat surface. Spread 8 of the slices with pesto sauce.

Step 2: Evenly distribute mozzarella, tomato, and basil leaves on top of each of the pesto dressed slices. Top each sandwich with remaining slices of bread.

Step 3: Spray each panini with cooking spray on both sides.

Step 4: Preheat two large skillets over medium heat.

Step 5: Place two panini into each skillet. Use a second heavy skillet to press down the top of the panini to help the sandwiches brown and the cheese melt. Cook panini until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.

Step 6: Remove panini from skillet. Cut crusts off of panini and cut each into 4 triangles. Serve warm.

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