Tyler'S Mozzarella Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Tyler'S Mozzarella Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices rye bread; 4 quarter-inch slices of fresh mozzarella; 3 plum tomatoes, cut into thick slices; 1 cup fresh basil pesto, recipe follows (or use the store-bought stuff); Freshly ground black pepper; Extra-virgin olive oil; Basil pesto:; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves; 1/2 cup Parmesan or Romano; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

8 slices rye bread
4 quarter-inch slices of fresh mozzarella
3 plum tomatoes, cut into thick slices
1 cup fresh basil pesto, recipe follows (or use the store-bought stuff)
Freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
Basil pesto:
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/2 cup Parmesan or Romano
2 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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["1. Toast pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Combine pesto ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well combined but still rough-textured.", "", "2. If you have a panini press, turn it on to warm up; otherwise, set a skillet over medium heat.", "", "3. Assemble sandwich by smearing insides of bread slices with pesto. Arrange a layer of sliced tomato and season with a few turns of fresh pepper. Layer the mozzarella slices over the top and then place another piece of bread on top to make the sandwich.", "", "4. Drizzle olive oil over skillet's surface and place sandwiches on the hot skillet or panini press. If using a skillet, place another heavy skillet over the top to form a ""press"". Turn after 2 to 3 minutes and replace weight. The sandwich is ready when golden brown and mozzarella has melted around the edges."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices rye bread, 4 quarter-inch slices of fresh mozzarella, 3 plum tomatoes, cut into thick slices, 1 cup fresh basil pesto, recipe follows (or use the store-bought stuff), and more.

Yes, Tyler'S Mozzarella Grilled Cheese Sandwiches falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tyler'S Mozzarella Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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