Margherita Panini
Sandwiches can get SO boring, as we all know. This Margherita Panini Sandwich is truly amazing and different than the usual lunch.
Margherita Panini Sandwich
Do you always make the same old sandwiches at home? Ya, me too. But, I’m working on changing that. The new school year is coming up and I don’t want to be in a sandwich rut after a few short weeks. Margherita Panini Sandwich
So, I’m expanding my sandwich repertoire now!
When thinking of what kind of sandwich to feature this week – I looked to my favourite pizza. Margherita! I love the combination of tomato, mozza cheese and basil – drooling just thinking of it. Side note, the best slice of Margherita pizza I ever had was in Manhattan. To.die.for!
{ok, back on topic}
Thing is, to expand your own recipe box, you only need to think of your favourites and find a way to alter them to make them new {but not so different and out of the ordinary that you might not make it again}.
In this case, my fave pizza turned sandwich – Margherita Panini!
This recipe just calls for a few ingredients, I actually only needed to shop for the fresh basil. Please don’t skimp out and use the dried stuff or even leave it out altogether, the fresh basil is key here guys!
Margherita Panini
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread or panini bread
- 1-2 slices mozzarella cheese
- 2 or 3 fresh tomato slices
- 2 or 3 fresh basil leaves
- 2-3 tsp . olive oil
Instructions
- Heat your skillet or panini press on medium heat and drizzle olive oil in pan. When using a press, brush the oil on the plates after it’s heated and just before you place the panini on the plates. You could also brush a bit right on the outside pieces bread itself.
- Place the bread in the pan or onto the plate and then add the cheese, basil, tomato and then top with last slice of bread.
- Cook for about 5 minutes or until your sandwich is browned to preference. If using a pan, flip half-way to cook the other side.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
This is so simple it’s brilliant! Thank you for the inspiration.
Mmmm… this is so different from by boring toasted or grilled sandwiches.
I am a panini addict and that looks really good. Will be giving this a try. Thanks for sharing.
simple to make and great for me no meat in it
if it would stop raining and I could get to the store this would be lunch!!
Looks delicious. I love adding basil and olive oil to sandwiches.
We eat a lot of sanwiches and this looks so good 🙂
This looks so delicious! Thank you for sharing!
What a great photo. I am hungry and would love to eat one right now!
Your sandwich looks delicious! I have been really wanting a panini maker so I can attempt to make my own sandwiches that look like this. YUMMY!
That sandwich looks amazing!!! I love using my panini maker it comes in handy. Love the combination of ingredients!
This looks so amazing. I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Thank you for the great idea! going to make it as soon as find fresh basil.
I am picking my mouth off the ground! This looks so good!
That looks amazing! I just ate supper and I’m still hungry for that Yum!