Caprese Panini with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Balsamic Glaze

This delicious Caprese Panini with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Balsamic Glaze is a quick and easy lunch or dinner option that is sure to please! With just 10 minutes of preparation time and 5 minutes cooking time you can have this delicious Italian sandwich ready in no time!

Cooking Equipment:

Panini Press or Grill

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Cuisine:

Italian

Keywords:

Caprese Panini, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Balsamic Glaze

Meal:

Main Course

Cooking Method:

Grilling/Panini Pressing

Dietary Restrictions:

Vegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients:

2 slices of Italian bread

2 tablespoons of olive oil

1/4 cup of balsamic glaze

1/2 cup of fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thin

1 large tomato, sliced thin

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat a panini press or grill to medium heat.

Brush the outside of each slice of bread with olive oil.

Place the slices of bread on the panini press or grill and cook for 2 minutes on each side until lightly toasted.

Remove the bread from the heat and spread each slice with balsamic glaze.

Layer the mozzarella cheese and tomato slices on one slice of bread and top with the other slice of bread.

Place the sandwich back on the panini press or grill and cook for 3 minutes until cheese is melted and sandwich is heated through.

Nutrition:

Calories – 535; Fat – 22g; Carbohydrates – 48g; Protein – 28g; Sodium – 830mg

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Did You Know?

Italian cuisine has had a significant impact on other cuisines around the world, particularly in the United States.