TWO-CHEESE PANINI WITH TOMATO-OLIVE PESTO
This is a Tom Colicchio recipe (Wichcraft) that I cut in half, but once you make the pesto, it's easy to make 1 or 20. (I still don't see how they get 20 out of it--lol)
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 20 small sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes with the olives and oregano. Season with pepper and process to a coarse paste.
- Lightly brush 1 side of each slice of bread with olive oil and set on a large baking sheet, oiled side down. Top half of the bread with the provolone, spread each slice with 1 tablespoon of the tomato-olive pesto and top with the mozzarella. Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread, oiled side up.
- Heat a griddle or a very large skillet. Arrange 3 or 4 sandwiches on the griddle and top with a cast-iron skillet: do not press the pan down. Cook the sandwiches over moderately high heat until golden on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip the sandwiches and cook until browned and the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
- Cut the crusts off the sandwiches, then cut into triangles and serve.
- MAKE AHEAD The panini can be prepared through Step 3 and stored on a wire rack at room temperature for up to 6 hours. Reheat on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven until crisp.
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Turab Bhatti
turabbhatti46@hotmail.comThis panini is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The pesto is a great way to hide them.
Sxxcc Ddf
ds@yahoo.comI love that this recipe uses fresh ingredients. It makes the panini taste so much better.
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t-o@yahoo.comThis panini is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and delicious.
Diinaari Mustafa Jeilani
m70@hotmail.comI've made this panini several times now and it's always a hit. The pesto is especially good.
Kdelsa5
kdelsa5@hotmail.comI highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves paninis. It's a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner.
viji viji
viji-viji@yahoo.comThis is my new favorite panini recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Pian Pagla
pian.pagla79@yahoo.comI made this panini for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.
Hdogthebeast
hdogthebeast31@hotmail.comThis panini is a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak. I also like to add some roasted red peppers for a bit of a spicy kick.
Mustaf Shariif
mustaf-shariif@hotmail.comI love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of bread or cheese that you like.
Bekubukhosi Zungu
z_bekubukhosi55@hotmail.comThe pesto was easy to make and added a lot of flavor to the sandwich. I will definitely be making this again.
anju giri
g-a@yahoo.comI made this panini for lunch today and it was delicious! I used a sourdough bread and it was the perfect vessel for all the cheesy goodness.
Zeze Zeze
z19@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the panini turned out perfectly. It was crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. The pesto added a nice touch of flavor.
Tayab Hamam
h@gmail.comThe panini was a hit with my family! The kids especially loved the gooey cheese and flavorful pesto.
Meigan Gene
m.g@gmail.comThis two-cheese panini with tomato-olive pesto was a delightful culinary experience. The flavors of the melted cheese, tangy pesto, and juicy tomatoes blended perfectly, creating a harmonious symphony of tastes in every bite.