Gooey Caprese Panini with Herbed Mayo

Ingredients

For One Sandwich

• 2-4 slices Tomatoes, Heirloom or Roma

• Butcher’s Spice Blend, freshly ground to taste

• 2 slices Focaccia Bread

• 1 tsp PizzaOlio Infused Olive Oil, plus more for cooking

• 1 tsp Basil Barrel Aged Balsamic or Smoked Balsamic Vinegar

• 1-2 Tbsp Herbed Mayo, (see below)

• 2-4 Mozzarella Slices

• Arugula

  Herbed Mayo

• 1 cup Mayo

• 2 cloves Garlic

• 1 cup loosely packed Basil Leaves

• 1 Tbsp Basil Barrel Aged Balsamic

• Butcher’s Spice Blend, to taste

• 1 Tbsp Bruschetta Dried Herb Blend

  
  

Directions

1. Combine the ingredients for the herbed mayo in a bowl, using an immersion blender until smooth. Alternatively, a food processor or blender can be used for this step.

2. Slice the tomatoes into ¼” thickness and season them with a few fresh grinds of Butcher’s Blend.

3. Drizzle each half of the bread with approximately ½ teaspoon of PizzaOlio Infused Olive Oil and ½ teaspoon of Basil Barrel Aged Balsamic or Smoked Balsamic Vinegar. Season with a few fresh cracks of Butcher’s Blend. Generously spread the herbed mayo on each side of the bread, about 1-2 Tbsp total.

4. Layer the sandwich with mozzarella slices, seasoned tomatoes, and arugula. Adjust the quantity of mozzarella and tomatoes based on the size of your bread to ensure a single layer.

5. Preheat a panini press to 375°F. Brush the plates lightly with about 1/2 tsp PizzaOlio Infused Olive Oil. Cook the sandwich until golden brown, typically around 4 to 5 minutes.

6. Serve immediately and enjoy!