Bruschetta Waffle Panini, a glorified grilled cheese made in a waffle maker with mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Ingredients
4 slices sour dough sandwich bread
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1 tomato, thinly sliced
6-8 fresh basil leaves
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat waffle iron. Lightly brush olive oil on one side of the bread slices.
Slice red onion and place in cold water for five minutes. Drain well.
Assemble the sandwiches by layering 2 slices of mozzarella cheese, 3-4 basil leaves, 2-3 slices tomato, and a few pieces of red onion on one slice of bread (not the side with the olive oil). Drizzle with 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place the loaded bread slice in the middle of the waffle iron. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and top with another bread slice, olive oil side up.
Close waffle iron lid and cook until lightly toasted and the cheese is melty. If desired, press lid down to compress sandwich while cooking.