Pesto And Prosciutto Sandwich Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Half the focaccia loaf lengthwise.
• 2. Generously smear pesto on both halves.
• 3. On the bottom half, place the prociutto, sliced tomatoes and sliced mozzarella.
• 4. Top with the upper half.
• 5. Divide bread into 4 equal pieces and serve.
• 6. If you wish to make a hot sandwich, you can pop the whole loaf into the oven and bake at 350°F until cheese starts to melt. But be aware that the pesto probably will also get runny because of the oil!
• 7. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Make the pesto butter: Combine butter, basil, garlic, Parmesan, and pine nuts in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade; process until blended. Set aside. Lay prosciutto slices flat on a piece of plastic wrap, and cover with another piece of plastic wrap. Place in freezer for 10 minutes.
• Remove prosciutto from freezer; use a 2 1/4-inch round cutter to cut into rounds. Slice mozzarella 1/8 inch thick, and cut into rounds. Cut bread using the same cutter, being sure to remove all the crust.
• Spread a thin layer of pesto butter on two bread rounds. Layer one round with a round each of mozzarella and prosciutto; top with other bread round. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cover with damp paper towels until ready to serve.

Steps:

• Slice baguettes in half and then lengthwise but don't cut all the way through.
• Slather the bottom half of the baguettes with pesto. Top with prosciutto, tomatoes and mozzarella. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Placing the mozzarella on top will keep the top of bread from getting soggy from tomatoes.
• Wrap sandwiches tightly in parchment and slice in half. Pack away.
• Place walnuts, cheese, garlic, and 1/2 cup olive oil in a blender and puree until smooth. Add basil and parsley, and then with the motor running, gradually add the remaining olive oil until pesto is thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Steps:

• Slice baguette lengthwise, but not all the way through. Set aside. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and pesto. Set aside.
• Build sandwich by first spreading both sides of baguette with pesto mayonnaise. Add basil leaves, prosciutto, and mozzarella slices. Slice sandwich in quarters for serving.

Steps:

• Heat a panini grill or waffle iron. Brush oil over bread slices. Turn 4 slices over; spread pesto evenly over bread. Top with half of the cheese, tearing to fit if necessary, all of the prosciutto and pepper strips and remaining cheese. Close sandwiches with remaining bread oiled sides up.
• Cook (in batches) in panini maker* or waffle iron 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat or a panini press.
• Spread one cut side of ciabatta with the pesto and the other with olive oil. Layer one side of ciabatta with prosciutto, tapenade, if desired, red pepper, and arugula or basil, if desired; top with cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread.
• Brush top and bottom of the sandwich with olive oil. Place on grill pan and weight top of sandwich with a heavy skillet or a foil-wrapped brick. If using a panini press, grill according to manufacturer's instructions. Grill 3 to 4 minutes on first side, turn, weight down, and continue cooking until sandwich is golden and cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Cut sandwich into quarters. Serve immediately.