Here’s a collection of the 25 Best Panini Recipes so you can make the best sandwich ever on your panini press!
August 11th is National Panini Day. Celebrate this day by making your favorite panini sandwich from this bunch of the best panini recipes! Share your creation on social media by using the hashtag #NationalPaniniDay, #PaniniDay and #RecipesForHolidays. Be sure to check out my August Food Holidays page so you can follow all the food holidays for the month of August!
20 Best Paninis for Any Meal
Some of the best paninis you’ll find in this round-up of recipes include loaded turkey, Nutella, and apple and brie. If you ask me, my top choice would be this mouthwatering BLT chicken panini! Enjoy.
Prep: 10min
Total: 25min
Yield: 2
Nutrition Facts: calories 705 cal
Ingredients:
- 4 strips bacon
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 4 slices ciabatta bread
- 8 ounces deli-sliced roasted chicken
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 leaves lettuce
- 4 slices tomato, or to taste
- Cooking spray
Instruction:
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the bacon until brown on both sides, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain grease.
- Slather mayonnaise on one side of all the bread slices. Top 2 of the slices with chicken, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon, in that order. Cover the sandwiches with the remaining 2 bread slices, mayonnaise-side-down.
- Heat a panini press over medium-high heat and grease with cooking spray. Place the sandwiches inside and close the lid. Cook until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 5-7 minutes.
- Slice the paninis in half. Serve and enjoy!
30 BEST Panini Recipes
This collection of easy Panini Recipes includes 30 great varieties of your favorite grilled sandwiches!
Ingredients:
- italian bread
- meat
- cheese
- veggies
Instruction:
- pick a recipe that looks good
- gather ingredients
- make your new favorite panini recipe!
Ultimate Panini
The aroma of onions cooking at country fairs and street vendor carts makes me crave caramelized onions. I wanted to pair them with something special, and this sandwich is just that. —Charlene Brogan, Falmouth, Maine
Prep: 40min
Total: 45min
Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts: calories 405 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
Ingredients:
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 8 garlic-flavored sandwich pickle slices
- 8 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instruction:
In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown., Layer the cheese, ham, tomato, pickles and caramelized onions on four bread slices; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 3-4 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted.
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