Lunch & Dinner
Caprese Waffle Panini
Summer on a waffle. Fresh mozzarella, ripe tomato and basil get pressed in a hot pan until the cheese melts, then finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Prep5 min
- Cook5 min
- Total10 min
- Servings1
- DifficultyEasy
Caprese means "from Capri," the island off Naples, and its colors match the Italian flag.
Steps
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Tips & Swaps
- Swap: A spoonful of pesto works in place of the fresh basil.
- For kids: Leave off the balsamic glaze.
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- Best for
- Cafés, college dining
- The moment
- Summer lunch, meatless option
- Why it works for you
- A vegetarian sandwich that presses in 4 minutes on equipment you already own.
- Batch & prep ahead
- Slice the mozzarella and tomato ahead, pat both dry and build the sandwiches cold. Press to order.
- Hold & reheat
- A panini press or flat-top melts the cheese in a few minutes. Drizzle the balsamic after pressing.
- Plating
- Cut on the diagonal to show the layers, with the glaze across the top.
- Holding
- Hold the built sandwiches cold at 41°F or below until they go on the press.
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