Tomato And Mozzarella Sandwiches Panera Taste A Like Recipes

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES [PANERA TASTE-A-LIKE]

Steps:

• chop up the shallot and garlic and saute it in olive oil over medium low heat.
• add the green onions and sun dried tomatoes and after they are heated, mix in your diced tomatoes and basil.
• after everything is all hot, mixed up, awesome smelling, and most of the liquid has evaporated, then take it off the heat, add the balsamic vinegar and stir.
• now, put your fresh mozzerella on your bread and put it under the broiler until its all melted and delicious looking, and top it with some of the tomato filling and of course another piece of bread because its a sandwich.

PANERA BREAD TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut bread into four wedges, place on plate. Gently toss tomatoes, basil and red onion together. Place 1/4 mixture on each wedge of bread, top with 1/4 of cheese cubes. Pour about 2 ounce of dressing over each.
• Serves 4 or it can be divided to serve 8 as a side dish.

CAPRESE PANINI (MOZZARELLA, TOMATOES AND BASIL)

Steps:

• Preheat an electric panini maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil.
• Lay the slices, oiled side down, on a clean work surface.
• Spread the top of each slice with 1 Tbs mayonnaise.
• Place the cheese on one slice and top with the tomato slices.
• Drizzle with the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
• Top with the basil, then with the other bread slice, oiled side up.
• Place the sandwich on the preheated panini maker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board and cut in half.
• Serve immediately.
• Serves 1.