TWO-CHEESE PANINI WITH TOMATO-OLIVE PESTO

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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

1/3 cup drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons oil-cured black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
fresh ground pepper
10 slices white bread
extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
5 slices provolone cheese
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices

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.

Turab Bhatti
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This panini is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The pesto is a great way to hide them.


Sxxcc Ddf
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I love that this recipe uses fresh ingredients. It makes the panini taste so much better.


ovilash/অভিলাষ tv
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This panini is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and delicious.


Diinaari Mustafa Jeilani
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I've made this panini several times now and it's always a hit. The pesto is especially good.


Kdelsa5
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I 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
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This is my new favorite panini recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Pian Pagla
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I made this panini for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Hdogthebeast
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This 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
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of bread or cheese that you like.


Bekubukhosi Zungu
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The pesto was easy to make and added a lot of flavor to the sandwich. I will definitely be making this again.


anju giri
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I 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
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I 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
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The panini was a hit with my family! The kids especially loved the gooey cheese and flavorful pesto.


Meigan Gene
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This 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.