Grilled Caprese Panini
Grilled Caprese Panini takes a simple grilled cheese sandwich and elevates it to a whole other level! Made with summer-ripe, thick-sliced tomatoes, fresh creamy mozzarella, and flavorful fresh basil, all of the elements on a classic caprese salad are present in a delicious, toasted grilled caprese panini!
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 397kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ciabatta roll or 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 slices fresh mozzarella
- ½ tomato, sliced
- Handful of basil leaves
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the ciabatta roll in half. Brush the outside of the bottom roll with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place on a hot panini press or grill pan.
- Layer the sliced fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, and basil leaves, then drizzle with balsamic vinegar and season with just a little salt & pepper, to taste.
- Brush the top of the ciabatta roll with remaining olive oil and place over sandwich, then lower the panini press lid or place a heavy pan on top of the sandwich in the grill pan over medium heat and press down for 20 seconds, then leave the pan sitting on the sandwich as it cooks. You will need to flip the sandwich if using the grill press once the bottom is toasted in order to grill the other side. Grill until toasted to a golden brown and the mozzarella starts to get a little melted around the sides but is not melted completely through.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 8.4mg | Calcium: 10mg