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Mozzarella and Pepper Cooler-Pressed Sandwiches

By Victoria Granof

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Mozzarella and Pepper Cooler-Pressed SandwichesYunhee Kim

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 (5-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and roughly chopped
1 pinch hot-pepper flakes (optional for kids)
1 tablespoon roughly chopped Italian parsley, or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (optional for kids)
1 (6-ounce) container bocconcini in oil (or 3/4 cup fresh mozzarella in oil, torn into pieces), undrained
1/2 thin 18-inch baguette, sliced lengthwise, interior crumb removed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. In a medium bowl, combine the first four ingredients (including the bocconcini's or mozzarella's marinade).

    Step 2

    2. Fill the baguette with the mixture.

    Step 3

    3. Close the baguette and wrap it tightly in waxed paper, then in aluminum foil.

    Step 4

    4. Place the sandwich at the bottom of the cooler so the weight of the other contents compresses the sandwich and allows the juices to soak into the bread.

TagsSandwichMozzarellaCheeseDairyMainLunchDinnerNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or Fewer30 Minutes or LessWeeknight MealsNo-CookSummerCookie Magazine
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