PESTO MOZZARELLA PANINI

Melty mozzarella plus flavorful pesto make this quick and easy Pesto Mozzarella Panini a hit for the whole family!

Servings
1
Cook Time
10 MIN
Ingredients
2 tsp. butter, softened
2 small slices Italian or sourdough bread (about 5x2-½")
3 tbsp. prepared pesto
3 Borden® Cheese Whole Milk Mozzarella Slices
3 tomato slices
Steps
1
SPREAD butter on one side of each bread slice; flip slices over.
2
SPREAD bread slices evenly with pesto. Top one slice with cheese, cutting to fit as necessary, and add tomato. Top with second slice of bread, pesto side down.
3
HEAT panini maker or grill pan to medium. Add sandwich; cook 2 minutes or until golden brown underneath. Carefully flip and continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Elsie’s Tip
To make a panini without a panini press, cook sandwich in a skillet or on a grill pan. After flipping sandwich, press down with a flat lid, smaller skillet or foil-wrapped brick to flatten slightly.