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Panini with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil

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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