Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLucia | Italian RestaurantPanino Italiano Blt Recipe

Panino Italiano Blt Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Italian BLT with Arugula, Bacon, Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato in a French Roll.

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Ingredients

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Produce

Dairy

Meat

Bakery

Condiments

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Drain on paper towels.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the tomato into thick slices. Rinse the arugula and set aside.

  3. 3

    Slice the Mozzarella

    Cut the fresh mozzarella into slices.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Assemble the Panino

    Spread mayonnaise on the inside of each French roll. Layer arugula, tomato slices, crispy bacon, and mozzarella on the bottom half of the roll. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  2. 5

    Complete the Sandwich

    Close the sandwich with the top half of the roll.

Cooking

  1. 6

    Grill the Panino

    Heat a panini press or grill pan over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwich on the press or pan and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is slightly melted, about 3-4 minutes.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve warm.

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