Mareco Pesto Panini
Spread pesto on bread, add mareco and cheese, and press until melty and crisp.
Total
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 slices Bread (ciabatta or sourdough), sliced
- 4 tbsp Pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 oz Mareco (cooked sliced meat or sausage)
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated(optional)
- 1 tsp Olive oil (for pan)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes): Lay out the bread slices. Spread pesto evenly on one side of each slice. Layer mareco and mozzarella on two slices, then top with the remaining pesto-spread slices (pesto-side in). If using, sprinkle parmesan on top.
- 2
Cook (10 minutes): Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil if needed. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook 4–5 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is crisp and the cheese is fully melted.
- 3
Finish: Remove from the skillet, rest 1 minute, then slice in half and serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
760
38% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 48 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1650 mg |
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