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    62. Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Panini - Top

    From Bon Appétit, August 2003

    Makes 4 servings.

    (Vegetarians, feel free to leave out the ham. You could try thinly sliced eggplant instead)

    1/2 cup olive oil
    3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    1 large garlic clove, minced
    8 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
    10 ounces thinly sliced whole-milk mozzarella cheese
    12 tomato slices
    12 large fresh basil leaves
    1 16-ounce ciabatta bread (13x6 1/2x1 1/2 inches), halved horizontally

    Whisk olive oil, vinegar, and garlic in small bowl to blend; season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Layer prosciutto, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil over bottom of bread. Drizzle lightly with dressing, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Press top of bread over. Cut bread equally into 4 sandwiches.

    Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grill sandwiches until bread is golden brown and cheese melts, pressing occasionally to compact with large spatula, about 5 minutes per side.

    - Updated: January 24, 2006


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