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Grilled cheese goes gourmet with this sandwich version of the classic Italian tomato salad.
Ingredients
- 8 slices Villaggio® Original Thick Sliced Italian Style White Bread
- 4 oz (125 g) ball bocconcini cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh basil leaves
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
Directions
Preheat panini grill to 375°F (190°C). Layer bocconcini, basil and tomato over 4 slices of bread. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; cap with remaining bread.
Brush outside of each sandwich with olive oil. Place in panini press and grill for 5 to 6 minutes or until cheese is melted and outside is golden brown and crisp. To serve, cut sandwiches in half.