Tomato Mozzarella Panini Recipe
The tomato, mozzarella, and pesto panini comes with French fries.
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Ingredients
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Panini
French Fries
Method
Panini Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Bread
Take two slices of ciabatta bread and lay them flat on a clean cutting board.
- 2
Add Pesto
Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto sauce evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- 3
Layer Ingredients
Slice the fresh mozzarella cheese and the tomato. Place the mozzarella slices on one slice of bread, followed by the tomato slices. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper if desired.
- 4
Top with Other Slice
Place the second slice of bread on top, pesto side down.
- 5
Grill the Panini
Heat a panini press or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the outside of the sandwich with olive oil. Place the sandwich on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
French Fries Preparation
- 6
Cook the French Fries
Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the frozen French fries package. Spread the fries evenly on a baking sheet.
- 7
Season and Bake
Sprinkle the fries with salt and black pepper. Bake according to package instructions, usually around 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispness.
