Gooey Caprese Panini with Herbed Mayo
Gooey Caprese Panini with Herbed Mayo
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Author:
Olivelle
Servings
1
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Indulge in this gooey, mouthwatering Caprese Panini packed with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and peppery arugula on focaccia bread drizzled with PizzaOlio Olive Oil and Dark Barrel Aged Balsamic. The creamy, herbed mayo—blending garlic, basil, and Bruschetta herbs—takes this sandwich to the next level. Grilled to golden perfection, it's the ultimate quick, flavorful meal anytime!
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Ingredients
For One Sandwich
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2-4 slices Tomatoes, Heirloom or Roma
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Butcher’s Spice Blend, freshly ground to taste
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2 slices Focaccia Bread
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1 tsp PizzaOlio Infused Olive Oil, plus more for cooking
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1 tsp Barrel Aged Dark Balsamic
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1-2 Tbsp Herbed Mayo, (see below)
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2-4 Mozzarella Slices
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Arugula
Herbed Mayo
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1 cup Mayo
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2 cloves Garlic
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1 cup loosely packed Basil Leaves
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1 Tbsp Barrel Aged Dark Balsamic
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Butcher’s Spice Blend, to taste
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1 Tbsp Bruschetta Dried Herb Blend
Directions
Combine the ingredients for the herbed mayo in a bowl, using an immersion blender until smooth. Alternatively, a food processor or blender can be used for this step.
Slice the tomatoes into ¼” thickness and season them with a few fresh grinds of Butcher’s Blend.
Drizzle each half of the bread with approximately ½ teaspoon of PizzaOlio Infused Olive Oil and ½ teaspoon of Basil Barrel Aged Balsamic. Season with a few fresh cracks of Butcher’s Blend. Generously spread the herbed mayo on each side of the bread, about 1-2 Tbsp total.
Layer the sandwich with mozzarella slices, seasoned tomatoes, and arugula. Adjust the quantity of mozzarella and tomatoes based on the size of your bread to ensure a single layer.
Preheat a panini press to 375°F. Brush the plates lightly with about 1/2 tsp PizzaOlio Infused Olive Oil. Cook the sandwich until golden brown, typically around 4 to 5 minutes.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe Note
This recipe was originally made with our Limited Time Basil Barrel Aged Balsamic. We are no longer carrying this item and have changed the recipe to feature our Barrel Aged Dark Thick Sweet Balsamic instead.