Panini with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

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Panini with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients:
1/2
cup prepared vinaigrette

1
loaf (16 ounces) Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise

6
ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut in 12 slices

8
ounces thinly sliced oven-roasted deli turkey

12
to 16 fresh whole basil leaves

1
large tomato, thinly sliced

1/2
cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)

1/8
teaspoon red pepper flakes



Preparation:
1.
Preheat indoor grill. Spoon vinaigrette evenly over both cut sides of bread.

2.
Arrange cheese evenly over bottom half of bread; top with turkey, basil, tomato and onion. Sprinkle evenly with red pepper flakes. Cover with top half of bread and press down firmly. Cut crosswise into 4 sandwiches.

3.
Place sandwiches on grill (family-size grill will cook two sandwiches at a time); close lid and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese melts.

4.
Place on serving platter and cover lightly with foil. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.





This recipe appears in: Italian