Balsamic Glazed Caprese Panini

This Balsamic Glazed Caprese Sandwich is the ultimate sandwich! Made with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil pesto, arugula, and a balsamic glaze!

📝 Ingredients

• Bread ((we prefer sourdough))
• Fresh Mozzarella (sliced)
• Roma Tomatoes (sliced)
• Arugula
• Fresh Basil Leaves
• Homemade Basil Pesto
• Butter
• 1 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey ((or sugar))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Make the Balsamic Glaze: ---
2. 2Bring the vinegar and honey to a simmer in a small pot over medium heat until reduced by half. Do not boil, turn to medium low if needed. Set aside to cool.
3. 3--- Make the Caprese Sandwiches: ---
4. 4Prepare the pesto per recipe instructions.
5. 5Butter one side of each slice of bread. Then flip each slice and spread a generous layer of pesto on the other side.
6. 6With the pesto side facing up, layer on arugula, basil, sliced tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella. Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and drizzle with a little balsamic glaze. Top with the second slice of bread, ensuring the pesto side faces inward.
7. 7Heat a panini grill or grill pan and grill until the bread turns golden and crisp and the cheese melts. Serve immediately.