Grilled Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Panini Sandwiches

Think of your favorite mozzarella and tomato salad on a panini!

Ingredients

4 slices (1/2' thick)	crusty artisinal bread* or individual focaccia sliced horizontally
1 tablespoon	extra virgin olive oil olive oil Options Extravagonzo Infused Olive Oil Price: $19.99 Porcelain Oil and Vinegar Drizzler Set Price: $11.95 Napa Oil and Vinegar Bottles, Set of 2 Price: $14.95
4 ounces	sliced fresh mozzarella (can use fresh smoked mozzarella)
4-6 slices	thin tomato (to fit across bread)
	kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper salt Options Berard Olive Wood Salt Keeper Price: $39.95 Le Creuset Salt & Pepper Shaker Set Price: $24.95 Le Creuset Salt Crock Price: $29.95 Salt/Cheese Server Price: $21.99 View More
8 large	basil leaves

Cooking Instructions

Preheat Cuisinart Griddler in the closed grill position to 375 F. Lightly brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil. Lay on work surface oiled side down. Layer with cheese and tomato. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired.

Stack basil leaves and roll into a cylinder. Slice the cylinder using a sharp knife to get shreds of basil. Sprinkle the tomato with the basil shreds. Top with the other slice of bread, oiled side up.

Place the sandwiches on the preheated Griddler. Cover, press lightly for 30 seconds and bake for 3 to 4 minutes until bread is grill marked and crispy and cheese is melted. Serve hot. Makes 2 sandwiches.

Recipe Courtesy of Cuisinart