Tapenade, Mozzarella, and Tomato Panini

I had leftover tapenade to use up as well as some French bread so I decided to make a panini. I added a bit of mozzarella and some tomato slices and this sandwich ended up being AMAZING. I loved the salty tapenade with the crisp bread and the gooey cheese. It was simple, quick (literally took 5 minutes), and so delicious. I am excited to say that I still have some tapenade and French bread left… guess what I’ll be having for lunch tomorrow!

Make the tapenade.
Preheat your panini grill or a grill pan over medium heat.
Place a little bit of mozzarella on top of one slice of bread. Add the tapenade to the top of the cheese followed by the tomato slices and a little more cheese. Place the other piece of bread on top.

Place into your panini pan (or grill pan). Cook for 5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Side Note: I always cook my paninis dry. I find that using oil or butter on the bread makes the sandwich too greasy. Try it – I bet you will like it and it’s way better for you!

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Tapenade, Mozzarella, and Tomato Panini
Yield: 1
Cook Time: 5 min.
Ingredients:
2 slices of French bread
Mozzarella cheese, to taste
2 tbsp tapenade (see recipe link above)
2 slices of tomatoDirections:
Make the tapenade.
Preheat your panini grill or a grill pan over medium heat.
Place a little bit of mozzarella on top of one slice of bread. Add the tapenade to the top of the cheese followed by the tomato slices and a little more cheese. Place the other piece of bread on top and place into your panini pan (or grill pan). Cook for 5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Side Note: I always cook my paninis dry. I find that using oil or butter on the bread makes the sandwich too greasy. Try it - I bet you will like it and it's way better for you!
Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.net


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The Duo Dishes — September 27, 2012 @ 12:51 am
Fresh mozzarella is really a treat. It has such a great, melty quality. Sounds great!
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Kim in MD — September 27, 2012 @ 4:19 am
YUM! What a great way to use up your leftover tapenade. I agree with you about dry toasting paninis. I dry toast grilled cheese sandwiches and quesadilas, too. They are just as crispy, with much less grease!
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Cathy at Wives with Knives — September 27, 2012 @ 5:24 am
Looks delicious, Pam. I love a good grilled sandwich and agree with you about the oil.
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Jenn's Food Journey — September 27, 2012 @ 5:26 am
What a yummy use of leftovers! And I love your tip on the oil and butter.. I have found the same thing!
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Mary — September 27, 2012 @ 7:02 am
This panini sounds fantastic. I’m off to check out that tapenade recipe now. Thanks!
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Karen (Back Road Journal) — September 27, 2012 @ 10:27 am
A great looking sandwich and so was your pasta with the tapenade.
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Anne — September 27, 2012 @ 2:40 pm
Hi Pam, I nominated you for the Wonderful Team Member Readership Award.
http://unihomemaker.com/2012/09/27/wonderful-team-member-readership-award/
All the best,
Anne
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Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook — September 27, 2012 @ 4:10 pm
Nothing like panini! Yours looks amazing!
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leyla — September 27, 2012 @ 4:45 pm
this is making my mouth water!!! i can’t wait to make the olive tapenade!
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teresa — September 27, 2012 @ 5:28 pm
it’s high time i pull out the old press, i need to make this, i LOVE olives on anything.
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gloria — September 27, 2012 @ 5:35 pm
I love paninis Pam I think look really perfect and delicious!
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Blond Duck — September 27, 2012 @ 7:02 pm
I love olive tapenade. I’d rather make it than by it– it was $4!
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Angie@Angie's Recipes — September 27, 2012 @ 9:30 pm
Delicious panini! Gotta make some olive tapenade myself!
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Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious — September 27, 2012 @ 10:11 pm
That tapanede looks amazing, and I bet it tastes even better in a sandwich!
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Lia — September 28, 2012 @ 2:17 am
What a fantastic suggestion for my lunch!!
Cheers,
Lia.
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Rhonda — September 29, 2012 @ 10:03 am
Now THIS my husband would love!!
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Chris — September 29, 2012 @ 5:15 pm
Kind of like vegetarian muffalettas, I love these!
I have to have at least a little butter on my panini. Not too much, but at least a little!
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Words Of Deliciousness — September 30, 2012 @ 7:29 pm
Yum, this panini looks delicious.
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