Panini Sandwiches Recipes

PANINI SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat grill pan or panini machine to medium heat.
• Spread center of each roll with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise. Assemble sandwiches with remaining ingredients, except butter. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread small amount of butter on top and bottom of each roll; place sandwich either in pan on onto panini machine and grill. Cook 5 to 7 minutes.
• (If using a pan, press sandwich down with a pan lid. Cook sandwiches about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until bread is toasted.)
• For mayonnaise: whisk all ingredients together in small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

MEATLOAF PANINI SANDWICH

Steps:

• For the mini meatloaves: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone pads.
• In a large bowl, mix together the beef, sausage, parsley, onions, garlic, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, ketchup and breadcrumbs with your hands. Yep, they are the best utensils for the job!
• Form the meat mixture into approximately 12 to 14 mini loaves (6 to 8 ounces each) on the baking sheets. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until they reach 165 degrees F. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing.
• For the caramelized onions: Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat. Pour in the olive oil, add the onions and then reduce the heat to low. Cook the onions until translucent, stirring occasionally. Add the balsamic and sugar and continue cooking until soft, approximately 2 hours low and slow.
• For Joy's basil kale pesto: In a food processor, add the garlic, cheese, and salt. Process until almost smooth. Add the basil, kale and olive oil and process until combined. Taste and make any adjustment you may like. Ah, yum! Set aside if you can until ready to use.
• For the sandwiches: Spread some mayo on each slice of bread. On half of the slices, spread on marinara or meat sauce of your choice. On the other slices, spread on the pesto. Slice the mini meatloaves and layer on the pesto slices. Top with the caramelized onions. Finish with the cheese slices. Close the sandwiches and place on a panini grill until browned and toasty! Slice in half on an angle and enjoy!

PANINI SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Start heating the grill.
• Place 1 slice of mozzarella on each of 4 slices of bread.
• Place 1 slice of provolone on each of the other 4 slices of bread.
• Top the mozzarella with pepperoni, salami and pepperoncini.
• Top the provolone with turkey, ham and cheddar.
• Place the two halves of the sandwiches together.
• Brush the top of the first sandwich with the melted butter.
• Place the sandwich butter side down on the grill.
• Brush the other side with melted butter.
• Grill till bread is toasted and the cheese has melted.
• Continue with the other sandwiches.
• A George Foreman grill works great with these sandwiches but even a stove top grill would work.