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Ever since I saw Tyler Florence make these on the Food Network, I’ve had a mini obsession.
Grilled mozzarella and pesto sandwiches.
Who thought that grilled cheese could get any better?
Making homemade pesto is easier than you think too! (I now do it at least once a week!)
I made these baguette size for a party I threw last week and they were a hit. Be careful though, they are highly addictive!
What’s not to love? Stringy mozzarella sandwiched between two pieces of crisp-tender bread and a dollop of fragrant pesto!
Grilled Mozzarella Pesto Sandwich
4 slices of thick cut sourdough bread
1 ball of fresh mozzarella
1 cup of fresh basil pesto (recipe follows)
Salt and pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
Basil Pesto
1/2 C pine nuts
2 C fresh basil leaves
1 C fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/2 fresh Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves
1/4 t salt
1/2 C extra virgin olive oil
Combine pesto ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well combined, but still rough textured. Set a large skillet over medium heat. Assemble sandwiches by smearing insides of bread slices with pesto. Arrange a layer of sliced mozzarella and then place another piece of bread with the pesto side down on top. Drizzle olive oil over the skillets surface and place the sandwiches on the hot skillet. Place another heavy skillet on top of the bread slices to squish them down and form a “press”. Turn after 2 or 3 minutes. The sandwich is ready with it is golden brown and the mozzarella has melted around the edges.
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I like tuna fish sandwiches but I’m going to try this one.
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My favorite sandwich is an open-faced ham & swiss – broiled til the cheese is bubbly!
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blt is my favorite but i add a bit of avocado and onion too!:)
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Mine is the hook and ladder from fire house subs.
I love any kind of wrap.. santa fe chicken, seafood, veggie, etc.
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my fav sandwich is subway oven roasted chicken with the works
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I love turkey and avocado sandwiches!
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First I toast my crusty Italian Bread.
I cut it open and put the following on both sides:
Mayo, olive oil, garlic salt and oregano.
Then I add the following very thinly sliced meats:
Italian salami, honey ham, honey turkey, smoked ham and mortadella.
I then add a few slices of aged provolone.
I then dice up some sweet onions and top the top of the bread with them.
I add shredded romaine lettuce and sliced tomatoes and top it.
Thanks for the giveaway…my favorite sandwich: roast beef, swiss cheese, spinach, red onions, roasted red peppers, brown mustard & mayo on a whole wheat roll…with pepperochini peppers on the side !
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My favorite sandwich is a Philly Cheesesteak.
yes i can use it
These look tasty! I’m so going to make them. Thanks for the idea!
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I make those pesto sandwiches too but I do mine open face so I don’t eat as much bread….YUM!
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i love tomato and mozzarella!
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Yuuum!!! Two of my favorite things together…can’t get much better than this!
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