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Toasted Ranch Olive Panini Buns

Here's how you make Toasted Ranch Olive Panini Buns
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 tablespoon dry ranch salad dressing mix (Hidden Valley dry mix is the best)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing)
  • 1/2 cup butter, very soft
  • 3 large garlic cloves (or 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder)
  • 3/4 cup sliced black olives, drained and hand-squeezed dry
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • Cayenne pepper (optional and to taste, I like to add it in)
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 4 crusty Italian panini buns, sliced in half
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • Step 2: Grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray

  • Step 3: Set aside 2 cups of mozzarella cheese for topping (can use more cheese if you like).

  • Step 4: In a bowl mix together the dry Ranch salad dressing mix with mayonnaise, soft butter and garlic powder until smooth, then mix in the cayenne pepper starting with 1/4 teaspoon and adding in more until you have your desired heat level.

  • Step 5: Mix in black olives, green onions and 1 cup mozzarella cheese

  • Step 6: Spread mixture on top of each half.

  • Step 7: Top with the remaining 2 cup of mozzarella cheese (can use more cheese).

  • Step 8: Place the bread halves on baking sheet

  • Step 9: Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and buns are lightly browned.

  • Step 10: Serve immediately.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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