Caprese Panini Sandwich

Possibly considered a bit fancy for a camping trip, this panini is surprisingly easy and tasty to make while outdoors. Mozzarella, tomato, and basil are a classic and delicious combination. 

The instructions for this version use a grill grate then places an upside-down skillet on top of the sandwich. The skillet lid helps to keep the heat on the sandwich to melt the cheese.

The biggest trick to success with this recipe is temperature control. Heat is needed that gives the cheese time to melt without burning the roll, thus a moderately low temperature.

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You can use the skillet to trap the heat to melt the cheese or use it as a press on the sandwiches.

Mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil are a classic and tasty combination.

The skillet helps to trap heat around the sandwich, helping to melt the cheese.

Caprese Panini Sandwich Recipe

Saffron Hodgson

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This recipe is for brand affiliate Grillgrates.

Possibly considered a bit fancy for camping this Grilled Caprese Panini is surprisingly easy and tasty to make while outdoors.

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Preparation 5 minutes minutes

Cook 10 minutes minutes

Ready in 15 minutes minutes

Servings 1 Servings

CourseLunch

InfluenceItaly

DifficultySeasoned

MethodGrill

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Ingredients

• 1 Ciabatta roll
• 1 tomato sliced
• 2 slices mozzarella cheese
• 1 sprig basil
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar reduced if available

Equipment

• GrillGrates
• skillet

Directions

• Preheat the grill and GrillGrates to a moderate low temperature, about 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Cut the Ciabatta rolls in half and open up.
• Layer with the sliced tomato, mozzarella cheese, basil, and a sprinkle of balsamic vinegar. If you have reduced balsamic vinegar this can work better as it is thicker and less likely to make the roll go soggy.
• Close the sandwich then place it on the preheated GrillGrates. Place an upside-down skillet over the top to keep the heat focused on the panini.
• After about 5 minutes, or when the roll has brown grill marks on it, remove the skillet, turn the panini, then replace the skillet to finish the cooking, about 5 more minutes.
• Halve and serve immediately while the cheese is still gooey.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 18gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 637mgPotassium: 346mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1513IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 303mgIron: 1mg

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