Grilled Pizza Panini Mozzarella (Printer-Friendly)
Golden panini filled with pizza flavors, melty cheese, pepperoni, and tomato in every bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Panini Base
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2 individual mini pizza bases
→ Sauce and Spread
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2 tablespoons tomato pizza sauce
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1 tablespoon red bell pepper paste
→ Filling
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2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
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60 grams sliced pepperoni
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ To Assemble
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1 tablespoon olive oil
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat a panini press, grill pan, or sandwich maker to medium-high heat.
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Place the pizza bases on a clean work surface. Lightly brush one side of each with olive oil.
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Evenly spread tomato pizza sauce over the un-oiled side of each base, then layer with red bell pepper paste.
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Arrange tomato slices, pepperoni, and mozzarella on one pizza base. Top with the second base, sauce side inward, forming a sandwich.
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Place the assembled panini in the preheated grill. Close lid and press for 4 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is golden with grill marks.
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Cut into portions and serve hot.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use a panini press, grill pan, or oven for optimal results. Pizza bases offer a crisp, chewy texture.