Mozzarella Pesto Panini Recipes

PESTO, MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO PANINI

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

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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

Ingredients

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

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA & PESTO PANINI

A delicious recipe from Ina Garten's cookbook, Barefoot Contessa at Home. If you don't have a panini press, that's okay, just place in a skillet with a heavy weight on top(foil covered brick, or heavy cast iron skillet, etc.) Enjoy!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 18m

Yield 6 sandwiches, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Steps:

Preheat a panini grill machine or a heavy skillet.
Core the tomatoes and slice tomatoes and mozzarella 1/4" thick.
Place the bread slices on a cutting board(or work surface). Spread each slice evenly with pesto. Place a layer of mozzarella(about 2 slices) on half of the bread and cover with a layer of tomato. Sprinkle the tomato with a little kosher salt.
Place the remaining slices of bread, pesto side down, on top. Spread the top and bottom of each sandwich with sotened butter.
Grill the sandwiches in batches on the panini grill for 2-3 minutes, until the mozzarella starts to ooze out. If using a skillet, place a weight on top(I usually use another heavy cast iron skillet, or use a foil coverd brick, or other flat, heavy object. Cook 2-3 minutes, turn and cook other side 1-3 minutes.).
Cut the sandwiches in half and serve warm. Enjoy!
Note:.
This is also excellent with a slice of roasted red bell pepper in it!

Ingredients

2 large beefsteak tomatoes (or other large tomatoes)
1 (16 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella cheese
12 slices whole wheat bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick (or whole grain or white)
1 cup pesto sauce (homemade or storebought)
kosher salt (optional)
butter, unsalted, room temperature

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA & PESTO PANINI RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Provided by HeatherS

Number Of Ingredients 6

Tomato, Mozzarella & Pesto Panini Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Steps:

Preheat a panini grill machine. Core the tomatoes and slice the tomatoes and mozzarella 1/4-inch thick. Place the bread slices on a work surface. Spread each slice evenly with pesto. Place a layer of mozzarella (about 2 slices) on half of the bread and cover with a layer of tomato. (If the tomatoes are large, it will only be one slice.) Sprinkle the tomato with salt. Place the remaining slices of bread, pesto side down, on top. Spread the top and bottom of each sandwich with softened butter. Grill the sandwiches in batches on the panini grill for 2 to 3 minutes, until the mozzarella starts to ooze. Cut each sandwich in half. Serve warm.

Ingredients

2 large ripe beefsteak tomatoes
1 (16-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella
12 slices bakery white bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 cup prepared pesto
Kosher salt
Unsalted butter, at room temperature