Panini with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil
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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:
- Preheat indoor grill. Spoon vinaigrette evenly over both cut sides of bread.
- 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.
- 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.
- Place on serving platter and cover lightly with foil. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.
This recipe appears in:
Italian
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