Fried Mozzarella Panini

Name: Fried Mozzarella Panini
Ingredients: 8 slices of sourdough bread; 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more as needed; 5 oz (150g) thinly sliced mozzarella; 12 sun dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 16 large basil leaves, torn; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 oz (112g) arugula leaves, to serve; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

8 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

8 slices of sourdough bread
2 tbsp olive oil, plus more as needed
5 oz (150g) thinly sliced mozzarella
12 sun dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
16 large basil leaves, torn
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 oz (112g) arugula leaves, to serve
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 200F (95C).
2

Drizzle the bread on both sides with the oil.
3

Top four bread slices with the mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
4

Season with salt and pepper.
5

Top with the remaining bread and compress with your hands, making sure none of the filling is sticking out.
6

Heat a heavy frying pan over high heat.
7

Add 1 tbsp oil and tilt to coat the bottom of the pan.
8

Carefully add 2 sandwiches.
9

Cook, turning once, about 5 minutes, until golden on both sides.
10

Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm while frying the remaining sandwiches in the remaining 1 tbsp oil.
11

Toss the arugula with the vinegar in a medium bowl.
12

Slice each sandwich in half and transfer each to a plate.
13

Add equal amounts of the salad, and serve immediately.