Bacon, Caesar and Mozzarella Panini

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375F Spray large cookie sheet with no-ntick cooking spray.

2. 2

   Unroll pizza crust dough on cookie sheet; press dough into 16x11-inch rectangle, pulling dough gently if necessary.

3. 3

   Bake 9 to 16 minutes or until light brown.

4. 4

   Cool about 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle.

5. 5

   Cut cooled pizza crust in half lengthwise and crosswise to make 4 rectangles.

6. 6

   Remove rectangles from cookie sheet; cut each rectangle in half crosswise for a total of 8 squares.

7. 7

   On each of 4 crust slices, spread 1 teaspoon pesto; set aside.

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   On each of remaining 4 slices, spread 1 tablespoon Caesar dressing.

9. 9

   Place 2 cheese slices on each crust slice with Caesar dressing.

10. 10

    Top cheese with pepper, 3 bacon slices, 2 tomato slices and 2 basil leaves.

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    Top with remaining crust slices, pesto sides down.

12. 12

    Heat 12-inch skillet or cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot.

13. 13

    Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in skillet.

14. 14

    Place 2 sandwiches in skillet.

15. 15

    Place smaller skillet or saucepan on sandwiches to flatten slightly; keep skillet on sandwiches while cooking.

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    Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until bread is golden brown and crisp and fillings are heated.

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    Remove from skillet; cover with foil to keep warm.

18. 18

    Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and sandwiches.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.