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Panini with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil (recipes)


Panini with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil

Yield: Makes 4 servings



Ingredients:



1/2cup prepared vinaigrette

1loaf (16 ounces) Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise

6ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut in 12 slices

8ounces thinly sliced oven-roasted deli turkey

12to 16 fresh whole basil leaves

1large tomato, thinly sliced

1/2cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)

1/8teaspoon red pepper flakes









Preparation:





1.Preheat indoor grill. Spoon vinaigrette evenly over both cut sides of bread.2.Arrange cheese evenly over bottom half of bread; top with turkey, basil, tomato and onion. Sprinkle evenly with red pepper flakes. Cover with top half of bread and press down firmly. Cut crosswise into 4 sandwiches.3.Place sandwiches on grill (family-size grill will cook two sandwiches at a time); close lid and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese melts.4.Place on serving platter and cover lightly with foil. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.