Bacon, Caesar and Mozzarella Panini

Directions

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.
8. 8
   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.
11. 11
    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.
16. 16
    Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until bread is golden brown and crisp and fillings are heated.
17. 17
    Remove from skillet; cover with foil to keep warm.
18. 18
    Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and sandwiches.