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Caprese Panini

"For as long as I can remember I always wanted to be a gangster." - Scorcese after eating a caprese sandwich, probably.


Summer tomatoes are insane right now. They're juicy, sweet, and filled with flavor. We've got to celebrate tomato season while it's here, and we're celebrating with a timeless caprese sandwich.

tomato, mozzarella, and basil pesto grilled sandwich
Grilled Caprese Panini

Ingredients

  • A handful of sungold cherry tomatoes

  • 1 heirloom tomato

  • 4 oz. torn fresh mozzarella

  • 3 Tablespoons basil pesto

  • 4 or 5 basil leaves

  • 2 slices of sourdough or your favorite bread

  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter

  • Balsamic glaze (optional)


orange cherry tomatoes in green pint containers
Sungold cherry tomatoes are the key!

Get Your Ingredients from Forty Acres Fresh Market

Order a $20 Fruit Box and request basil, cherry tomatoes, and garlic


Check for the latest information on Forty Acres Fresh Market produce stands and popup markets.



fresh basil
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Directions


  1. Heat a skillet* over medium-low heat. Spread the softened butter on the outside of both slices of bread.

  2. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the basil pesto on one side of each slice of bread.

  3. On one slice of bread, layer half of the mozzarella cheese slices, then the tomato slices, fresh basil leaves, and the remaining mozzarella. Top with the other slice of bread, pesto side down.

  4. Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until the bread is toasted and golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwich and continue cooking until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted



*If you're using a panini press heat your machine to medium-high and cook until cheese is melted

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