How to make a caprese panini sandwich

If you like a Caprese Salad, you'll like this sandwich.

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INGREDIENTS

Gather ingredients.

Gather ingredients.

Slice bread and layer with desired amount of cheese. Sprinkle with chopped garlic. If you want a lower calorie sandwich opt for less cheese and a whole grain bread.

Slice bread and layer with desired amount of cheese. Sprinkle with chopped garlic. If you want a lower calorie sandwich opt for less cheese and a whole grain bread.

Cover with basil leaves.

Cover with basil leaves.

Layer on tomato slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Layer on tomato slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Top with bread.

Top with bread.

Drizzle the top of the sandwich with oil. Flip to place that side down on panini grill, or in a nonstick skillet. Drizzle oil on top and press, or flatten with another skillet until cheese melts.

Drizzle the top of the sandwich with oil. Flip to place that side down on panini grill, or in a nonstick skillet. Drizzle oil on top and press, or flatten with another skillet until cheese melts.

Browned and melted.

Browned and melted.

Served.

  • Crusty bread of choice, thickly sliced
  • One handful of basil leaves
  • Mozzarella cheese slices
  • Tomato slices
  • Chopped garlic cloves
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper