Description
A delicious Caprese Panini made with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and pesto, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 tomato sliced
- 4 tablespoons pesto
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Slice the tomato.
- Spread the mayonnaise on one half of two slices of bread. Place on the cast iron skillet on medium heat.
- Spread the mozzarella cheese evenly on the slice of bread. Spread the tomato slices evenly on top of the cheese.
- Spread pesto on one half of the additional slices of bread. Place on top of the tomatoes.
- Spread mayonnaise on top of the top slice of bread.
- Once the cheese on the bottom is melted (about 3-4 minutes), flip the grilled cheese. Cook another 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a crispier panini, press down with a spatula while cooking.
- Feel free to add basil leaves for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caprese Panini, Italian sandwich, mozzarella, pesto, quick meal