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    Caprese Panini

    Published by Melissa on September 6, 2013 | Updated June 10, 2022 |

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    Garden fresh tomatoes, basil pesto, and fresh mozzarella on a crisp, toasty ciabatta roll. A panini twist on the classic caprese salad | Barbara Bakes

    Garden fresh tomatoes, basil pesto, and fresh mozzarella on a crisp, toasty ciabatta roll. A panini twist on the classic caprese salad.

    I love a great panini sandwich. The crunchy bread and the hot melty cheese is irresisitble. My husband bought me a panini maker two years ago for Christmas but I don’t use it often enough. So when Kathy, Panini Happy, offered to send me a review copy of her fantastic new cookbook, The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbook, I immediately said yesimage. 

    The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbook

    There are so many recipes in the cookbook that I’m excited to try. The Chicken Cordon Bleu, Chicken Parm and Chicken Bacon Melt Paninis are on the top of the list. Did you know you can cook chicken breasts on the panini press before you cook the panini?

    Of course I was especially attracted to the back of the book where she has dessert recipes like Apple Pie Panini, Grilled Angel Food Cake with Lemon Curd, and Grill-Tarts a version of the toaster strudel made with puff pastry.

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    I chose to make the Caprese Panini because Kathy said in the book it’s the sandwich she recommends people grill first when they get a panini press. And because now is the perfect time of year to make a Caprese Panini before the juicy, ripe summer tomatoes are gone.

    Harvard Common Press has generously offered to  give away one copy of The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbookimage to one lucky Barbara Bakes reader. Details on how you can enter the giveaway are at the end of this post. Also, for any of my readers who purchase the book, Kathy is offering free signed bookplates (up to 4). If you have a panini press at home, you’ll be glad you bought this cookbook.

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    Caprese Panini

    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time6 mins
    Total Time11 mins
    Course: Sandwich
    Servings: 4 panini
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Ingredients

    • 1 French baguette cut into 4 portions (I used ciabatta rolls)
    • ½ cup pesto purchased or homemade
    • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
    • 2 medium-size ripe tomatoes sliced
    • 8 fresh basil leaves I used baby spinach

    Instructions

    • Preheat the panini grill to medium-high heat.
    • For each sandwich: Slice off the doomed top of a baguette portion to create a flat grilling surface.
    • Split the baguette to create top and bottom halves. Spread a layer of pesto inside each baguette half. On the bottom half layer some mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and more mozarella. Close the sandwich with the top baguette half.
    • Grill two panini at a time, with the lid closed, until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted, 5 to 6 minutes .

    Harvard Common Press has generously offered to give away one copy of The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbookimage to one lucky Barbara Bakes reader.

    Here’s How To Enter the Sweepstakes Giveaway:

    Leave a comment on this post before Friday, September 13th at noon, MST.

    For extra entries:

    • Follow @BarbaraBakes on Twitter
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    Leave a separate comment for each entry. The giveaway is only open to residents of the US. Be sure your email address is included with your comment(s). Winner will be chosen randomly, notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.

    Disclosure: Harvard Common Press sent me a free copy of the Ultimate Panini Press Cookbook, but all opinions expressed are always my own.

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    1. Anna and Liz Recipes

      September 07, 2013 at 8:19 am

      Hi Barbara! GREAT idea for a Panini recipe! I make this in traditional sandwiches, but its Delicious in a Panini version, I am loving it! Have a wonderful weekend! xxoo
      I have always followed you!

    2. kristy

      September 07, 2013 at 6:37 am

      oh my, this looks simply delish.
      Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend.
      Blessings, Kristy

    3. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      September 07, 2013 at 12:05 am

      Love the caprese filling! The panini must be scrumptious!

    4. kesha

      September 06, 2013 at 7:21 pm

      I follow you on Pinterest

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      September 06, 2013 at 7:21 pm

      I follow you via email

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      September 06, 2013 at 7:20 pm

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      September 06, 2013 at 7:20 pm

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    8. kesha

      September 06, 2013 at 7:19 pm

      I love Panini’s! My favorite is a Rosemary Chicken Panini!

    9. Vetta

      September 06, 2013 at 5:12 pm

      This Panini looks wonderful. Love this blog and your pressure cooking one.! Keep the recipes coming!

    10. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

      September 06, 2013 at 4:02 pm

      Gotta love a good panini. This recipe is awesome!

    11. Adele Klingberg

      September 06, 2013 at 3:16 pm

      Do not own a panini press but do it the old fashioned way with a heavy skillet, but would love to have this cookbook for new iideas.
      Thank Barbara

    12. Kathy - Panini Happy

      September 06, 2013 at 3:15 pm

      Thank you so much, Barbara!!

    13. Laura O

      September 06, 2013 at 11:25 am

      I subscribe to your blog 🙂

    14. Laura O

      September 06, 2013 at 11:24 am

      These look amazing! Yum!

    15. Pam

      September 06, 2013 at 9:41 am

      This reminds me of a sandwich I get whenever I go to my favorite restaurant in Idaho. It looks amazing & has me drooling!!

    16. Carol

      September 06, 2013 at 9:22 am

      I subscribe to Barbara Bakes through email.

    17. Carol

      September 06, 2013 at 9:21 am

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    18. Carol

      September 06, 2013 at 9:20 am

      Mmmmmmm-and I have garden fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and plenty of basil to make pesto-and a panini press gathering dust. All I need is a baguette and I’m good to go.

      Thanks Barbara and Kathy-that sandwich looks delicious.

      Carol

    19. Cookin Canuck

      September 06, 2013 at 6:41 am

      I’ve been flipping through Kathy’s book, and there are so many fantastic ideas in there. This caprese panini definitely caught my eye.

    20. Rosa

      September 06, 2013 at 6:36 am

      Scrumptious! That is a great idea.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

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