Mortadella, Burrata, and Pesto Panino (Sandwich)
Get ready to sink your teeth into a symphony of flavors and textures. This sandwich features rich mortadella, creamy burrata, pillowy focaccia, and a vibrant pesto that brings everything together. Hungry yet? It takes just 10 minutes to make this impressive panino!
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Equipment
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 1 focaccia cut into two servings and crosswise
- 1-2 tablespoon pesto
- 8-10 mortadella slices
- 1 4 oz burrata ball
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped pistachios
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Slice and toast focaccia - Using a serrated knife, cut the focaccia crosswise, then slice the focaccia into two servings. Toast the focaccia until warm and lightly toasted.1 focaccia
- Assemble panino - Spread pesto on the bottom slices. Add a layer of mortadella, folding the slices in half to give the sandwich more texture. Then, tear the burrata ball in half and evenly distribute on top of the pesto. Top the burrata with a drizzle of olive oil, chopped pistachios, and a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired. Place the tops of the bread on each sandwich and gently press with your hands. Enjoy immediately or wrap tightly to enjoy later that day.1-2 tablespoon pesto, 8-10 mortadella slices, 1 4 oz burrata ball, 1 tablespoon finely chopped pistachios, 1 pinch flaky sea salt
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Notes
Top Tips
- Use high-quality ingredients! Since this is such a simple recipe, the quality of the ingredients you use will absolutely impact the recipe results. This may mean going on a fun adventure to your local Italian deli or premium grocer.
- Don't over-toast your bread. This is the vehicle for your ingredients. You want to make sure it's lightly toasted so it doesn't hurt the roof of your mouth.
- Ask your deli to slice the mortadella as thinly as possible! Thin slices are delectable and melt in your mouth.
- Make panini for a picnic. Make up to one day ahead and wrap in parchment paper and twine, as seen in our caprese panino with truffle salt recipe.
Storage
- If you have leftover sandwich, refrigerate it in an air-tight container or zip loc bag for up to 2 days. If the bread gets soggy, you can toast some new bread when you are ready to enjoy your sandwich.