Best 6 Cheese Steak Panini Recipes

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Cheese steak panini is a delectable sandwich that combines the bold flavors of thinly sliced steak, melted cheese, and sautéed vegetables. Originating in Philadelphia, this sandwich has become a popular dish enjoyed by people of all ages. With its crispy bread, tender steak, and gooey cheese, it's a perfect meal for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner. Whether you prefer a classic cheese steak panini or one with creative variations, there are countless ways to enjoy this savory sandwich. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore some of the best recipes for making cheese steak paninis that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESESTEAK PANINI



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This Cheesesteak Panini Recipe is made with San Luis Sourdough bread offering the taste and texture we all love in a classic sourdough bread.

Provided by Amy Barseghian

Categories     Main Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf San Luis Sourdough bread
2 lbs skirt steak or rib eye steak (thinly sliced)
2 tbsp vegetable oil or canola oil
1 green bell pepper (cut into thin bite strips)
1 medium brown onion (cut into thin bite strips)
8 medium cremini or button mushrooms (thinly sliced)
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
8 slices white American cheese
butter

Steps:

  • Prepare and cut vegetables.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10" to 12" skillet to medium heat.
  • Add onion and green bell pepper and cook until they begin to soften, then add the mushrooms.
  • Season with salt and pepper and allow them to caramelize while continuing to stir.
  • Once they are cooked remove from the pan and set aside. Do not clean pan so you can keep the seasoning.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil to the same pan to medium high heat. Add thinly sliced steak to pan, season with salt & pepper and let sit for about 4 to 5 minutes before stirring so the meat can brown.
  • After 4 to 5 minutes begin to stir and cook until fully cooked about 1 to 2 more minutes.
  • Once the meat is cooked, drain grease from the pan into a strainer and then return the meat, onions, bell pepper and mushrooms back to pan and stir to mix.
  • Heat up panini press.
  • Butter the outside of the San Luis Sourdough bread and lay butter side down on panini press.
  • Add meat mixture and 2 slices of white American cheese over top the meat.
  • Add the 2nd slice of sourdough bread to the top of cheese with butter side facing out and close press gently so the sandwich presses together.
  • Cook for a few minutes until the cheese is soft and the bread is a crispy golden brown color.
  • Remove from press and enjoy!

RIB EYE STEAK PANINI



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
One 1-pound boneless rib eye steak, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup jarred tomato-basil sauce, such as Giada DeLaurentiis for Target
4 kaiser rolls, halved
1 1/3 cups arugula
4 slices sharp provolone

Steps:

  • Preheat a panini maker.
  • For the vegetables: In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onions, peppers, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the vegetables and set aside.
  • For the steak: In the same skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the steak and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the steak is cooked through to desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • For the panini: Spoon 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce onto the bottom of each roll. Add the arugula and top with the cooked vegetables. Arrange the steak on the vegetables and place a slice of cheese on top. Place the tops on the rolls and cook in a panini maker until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 77 milligrams, Sodium 939 milligrams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 10 grams

CHEESE STEAK PANINI WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Sweet soft onions, loads of melty cheese and tender steak piled on toasted bread!

Provided by Tricia

Categories     Main

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces cooked steak, (chicken or deli meat, sliced thin)
3 ounces Fontina cheese, (sliced (more if desired))
2 medium onions, (sliced thin)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 slices good quality bread
1 tablespoon olive oil, (plus extra to lightly oil the panini pan)
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly until caramel colored. Salt to taste. Spoon caramelized onions into a small dish and set aside. Add the sliced steak to the skillet and saute to heat through.
  • To assemble spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Divide the onions, meat and cheese between the two sandwiches. Top with remaining bread.
  • Heat a panini press or pan on medium-low and lightly grease with olive oil. Cook panini until bread is lightly browned and cheese is melted. Slice in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 801 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 49 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 768 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 20 g, UnsaturatedFat 28 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESESTEAK PANINI



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Make and share this Cheesesteak Panini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces Steak-ums or 6 ounces shaved rib eye steaks
2 slices French bread (thin large oval slices)
2 ounces American cheese or 2 ounces Cheese Whiz
1/2 cup mushrooms (or a combination) or 1/2 cup green pepper (or a combination)
2 -3 tablespoons butter
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
banana peppers (optional) or pickle (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute the vegetables in half the butter on a stove top griddle until soft, then top with the thinly sliced steaks, cooking until cooked through, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place cheese on bread with steak and veggie mix and top with peppers or pickles if you like.
  • Place bread slices together, butter each outer side and place on a panini maker, George Foreman grill, or griddle with bacon press.
  • Grill sandwich until outside is crisp and golden, turning if you make it on the stove top griddle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1312.6, Fat 88, SaturatedFat 44.7, Cholesterol 221, Sodium 1557.9, Carbohydrate 75.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.1, Protein 54.8

VICKI'S LEFTOVER STEAK PANINI



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When we have steak night at our house, there is so much to eat that we usually have leftover steak (ribeye or porterhouse). A couple of days later Vicki makes her cheese steak panini. Yummo ! Dinner for two:

Provided by Chef Roly-Poly

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 asiago cheese rolls (or your favorite sandwich rolls)
1/2 large yellow onion
4 ounces sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced in 2 inch strips
1 tablespoon butter, plus more for grilling
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces leftover steak or 8 ounces deli steak, sliced thin
4 slices havarti cheese (or a combination) or 4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese (or a combination)
salt
pepper
garlic powder

Steps:

  • Heat panini grill or regular grill to medium heat.
  • Slice open the rolls lengthwise and set aside.
  • In a nonstick skillet, melt the butter with the oil and saute the vegetables while seasoning to taste until tender and set aside. Place 2 slices of cheese on one half of each roll followed by 4 oz. of the sliced steak. Place half of the vegetables on top of the meat followed by two more slices of cheese. Top with other half of roll.
  • Butter both sides of your sandwiches and grill until browned and cheese is starting to melt. Great with crispy fries.
  • Cooking time includes sauteing vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 162.9, Sodium 553.2, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4, Protein 49.8

DOUBLE-CHEESE BEEF PANINI



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Nothing beats a piping hot panini when it comes to a speedy, satisfying lunch or supper. Blue cheese and horseradish give my family-approved sandwich zip.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 slices white bread
8 slices provolone cheese
8 slices deli roast beef
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, blue cheese, horseradish and pepper; set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender., Spread mayonnaise mixture over one side of each slice of bread. On four slices, layer one piece of cheese, two slices of roast beef, sauteed onion and another piece of cheese; top with remaining bread., Spread butter over both sides of sandwiches. Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 2-3 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calories, Fat 44g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 1340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the sandwich will be. Look for fresh bread, thinly sliced steak, and gooey cheese.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you put too much stuff in the pan, the sandwich will be difficult to cook evenly. Stick to a single layer of ingredients.
  • Cook the sandwich slowly: Rushing the cooking process will result in a sandwich that's not cooked through. Cook the sandwich over low heat until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately: A cheese steak panini is best enjoyed hot and fresh. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as french fries, onion rings, or a salad.

Conclusion:

The cheese steak panini is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a hot and cheesy sandwich that will satisfy your cravings. So next time you're looking for a tasty sandwich, give the cheese steak panini a try.

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