Four Cheese Panini With Basil Tomatoes Recipes

FOUR CHEESE PANINI WITH BASIL TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cheeses. Spread the cheese on the bottoms of the ciabatta rolls. Top with tomato slices and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with basil and add 2 arugula leaves and close the panini.
• Set a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over moderately high heat. Arrange the panini in skillet and weight them down with a smaller pan (can fill with water if you need more weight). Cook the panini until the outside is crisp and the cheese is melted, 3 minutes per side.
• Cut panini in half and serve at once.

CAPRESE PANINI (MOZZARELLA, TOMATOES AND BASIL)

Steps:

• Preheat an electric panini maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil.
• Lay the slices, oiled side down, on a clean work surface.
• Spread the top of each slice with 1 Tbs mayonnaise.
• Place the cheese on one slice and top with the tomato slices.
• Drizzle with the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
• Top with the basil, then with the other bread slice, oiled side up.
• Place the sandwich on the preheated panini maker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board and cut in half.
• Serve immediately.
• Serves 1.

FOUR CHEESE PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat panini grill to high.
• Brush one side of each bread slice with oil.
• Place two slices on a work surface, oiled side down, and evenly layer with mozzarella, Cheddar, fontina, and provolone.
• Cover with top halves, oiled side up, and press gently to pack.
• Place sandwiches in grill, close top plate and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.
• Serve immediately.