Caprese Panini

A warm Italian sandwich with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze on crusty bread.

Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Servings
1
Calories
520
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Italian
Caprese Panini - Lunch recipe

Ingredients

  • • 2 slices ciabatta or Italian bread
  • • 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • • 6-8 fresh basil leaves
  • • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Brush outside of bread slices with olive oil.
  2. Step 2: Layer mozzarella, tomato slices, and basil on one slice.
  3. Step 3: Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
  4. Step 4: Top with second slice of bread.
  5. Step 5: Grill in panini press or pan until cheese melts and bread is golden.
  6. Step 6: Cut in half and serve warm.