Author Notes
You can vary this anyway you want adding anything from meats to veggies depending on what's fresh and in the fridge. It's easy & healthy —smidkiff0907
Ingredients
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1
Loaf of Artisan or Chibata Bread
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2
Ripe Tomatos
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1
Mozzarella Ball (2 if they are small)
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4-6 tablespoons
Pesto
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4-8
Fresh Roasted Garlic Cloves
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Salt & Pepper
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6-8
Fresh Basil Leaves
Directions
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Cut the bread into sandwich size pieces about 2-3" long, then slice them in half so you have a top and bottom
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Wash & Slice your tomato
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Slice the Mozzarella
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Spread 2-3 of the roasted garlic cloves on one side of the bread
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Spread Pesto on the other side of the bread
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On the bottom slice of the bread, layer 2-3 slices of tomato on the bread and sprinkle with salt & pepper lightly.
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place some fresh basil leaves on top of the tomato
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layer the mozzarella cheese on top of the basil & tomato
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add more basil if you like
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Put the top layer of bread on the sandwich
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Preheat a Panini Maker to the medium setting
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Once ready carefully place the sandwich on the panini maker and close the lid
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Cook the sandwich until the cheese starts to melt or the bread is done to you liking.
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Remove the sandwich from the maker, slice and enjoy!
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