Italian Grilled Cheese Panini Bites

Makes: 24 mini-sandwiches

Preparation Time: 20 Minute(s)

Cook Time: 15 Minute(s)

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Ingredients
2 medium red, yellow or orange tomatoes, thinly sliced
12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
25 basil leaves*
1 whole grain French baguette, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread
Instructions

Evenly arrange tomatoes, cheese and basil on 1/2 of the bread slices, then top with remaining bread slices. Evenly spread top side of sandwiches with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread.

Grill** sandwiches, turning once, 4 minutes or until golden. Garnish, if desired, with additional basil.

SUBSTITUTION: Use prepared pesto instead of basil leaves.

**Sandwiches can also be cooked in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat as above.

Cost per recipe*: $13.10.

Cost per sandwich*: $0.52.

*Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

Nutrition Information per 2 sandwich serving

Calories 250, Calories From Fat 100, Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 11g, Cholesterol 20mg, Sodium 390mg, Total Carbohydrates 27g, Sugars 6g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Protein 11g, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 8%, Calcium 20%, Iron 10%

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