Brick Paninis
Ellen Whiteman
Brick Paninis are a delicious gluten-free Italian sandwich made with rustic white bread, melted butter, heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, pesto, deli roast turkey, roasted red peppers, and Fontina or provolone cheese. They are grilled to perfection and drizzled with olive oil for added flavor. This recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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10 mins
16 mins
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Ingredients
Choose either 2 large heirloom tomatoes or 4 Roma (plum) tomatoes
to taste
Choose either homemade pesto or store-bought
Instructions
Rub the raw garlic clove over both sides of the bread and lightly brush the bread with the melted butter.
To make the margherita version: Layer 4 slices of the bread with the tomatoes, then the mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with the basil leaves. Lightly drizzle with olive oil and top with the remaining 4 slices of bread.
To make the turkey and roasted pepper version: Spread ½ tablespoon of the pesto on each of 4 slices of bread. Layer on the turkey, roasted peppers, and cheese and top with the remaining 4 slices of bread.
Heat a large skillet or panini press over medium-low heat.
Wrap a brick tightly in foil. Place a single sandwich in the skillet and weight down the sandwich with the brick while it cooks through, 3 to 4 minutes per side, returning the brick to the sandwich after you flip it.
Slice and serve the sandwiches.
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