Caprese Panini

Name: Caprese Panini
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 ciabatta bread, whole loaf; 8 oz mozzarella, sliced; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp olive oil

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A crisp, pressed Italian sandwich of melted mozzarella, ripe tomato, and basil finished with balsamic glaze.

20minTotal time

4Serves

EasyDifficulty

Italianvegetarian

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Common allergens detected: Dairy, Wheat

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Ingredients

Servings

Units

1Ciabatta Bread
8 ounceMozzarella Cheese
2Tomatoes
¼ cupBasil
2 tablespoon
2 tablespoon

How to cook it

6 steps

Step 1
Slice the ciabatta bread into 4 sandwich-sized portions and split each in half.
Step 2
Brush the outside of each portion lightly with olive oil.
Step 3
Layer the mozzarella, tomato slices, and fresh basil onto the bottom half of each sandwich.
Step 4
Drizzle the balsamic vinegar (or a thicker glaze, if you have one) over the filling, then close the sandwiches with the top halves of bread.
Step 5
Cook the sandwiches in a preheated panini press or a skillet with a weight on top, over medium heat, for 3-4 minutes per side until the bread is golden and crisp and the cheese has melted.
Step 6
Slice in half and serve warm.

Nutrition per serving

412Calories

38.2gCarbs

20.1gFat

15.3gProtein

3.2gSugar

687mgSodium

AI-estimatedThese values are estimated by AI from the ingredient list and are approximate — not a substitute for a verified nutrition label. Actual values vary with brands, portions, and preparation.