Best 10 Italian Panini Recipes

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Panini, a classic Italian sandwich, is a delectable combination of flavors and textures that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. With its crispy golden crust, oozing melted cheese, and a medley of savory fillings, the Italian panini is a culinary masterpiece that can elevate any meal. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy lunch option or a delightful dinner treat, the Italian panini offers a versatile canvas for experimentation and creativity. From traditional fillings like prosciutto and mozzarella to innovative combinations like roasted vegetables and pesto, the possibilities for creating your perfect panini are endless. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets to crafting the best Italian panini that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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ITALIAN CHICKEN PANINI



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My mother made up this Italian chicken panini recipe and it is delicious.

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Panini Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
2 slices Italian bread
1 tablespoon pesto
2 slices mozzarella cheese
¼ pound sliced cooked chicken breast

Steps:

  • Preheat an electric grill (such as George Foreman®) for medium heat. Spread olive oil on one side of each bread slice.
  • Place one slice of bread, oil-side down, on the preheated grill. Spread 1/2 of the pesto on the bread and put a slice of mozzarella cheese over top. Arrange chicken over the cheese and top with remaining mozzarella. Spread remaining pesto on the other slice of bread and place on top of the sandwich.
  • Close the grill and cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Fat 39.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 769.9 mg, Sugar 1 g

ITALIAN CHICKEN PANINI



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With the addition of classic ingredients like pesto, prosciutto and mozzarella, you can elevate a traditional chicken sandwich into an Italian work of art.

Provided by By Arlene Cummings

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon basil pesto
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 slices bread
2 slices cooked oven roasted chicken
2 slices prosciutto
2 slices mozzarella cheese
2 slices roasted red pepper
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Spread pesto and mayonnaise on one slice of bread. Layer meats, cheese, and peppers to make a sandwich. Top with second slice of bread.
  • Spread top bread slice with half of butter.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. When pan is hot, place sandwich butter-side down. Top with a brick covered in foil or another pan and press down. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Butter top bread slice with remaining butter before turning over panini.
  • Grill and press for another minute or two until panini is toasted and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN PANINI



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

Provided by EdandTheresa

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 7m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 inch) hoagie rolls (or the bread of your choice)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ounces Italian dressing
2 slices provolone cheese
4 slices deli ham
8 slices genoa salami
8 slices deli pepperoni
4 slices tomatoes
2 pepperoncini peppers (chopped)

Steps:

  • Cut roll open.
  • Brush outside of roll with olive oil.
  • Brush both sides of inside with italian dressing.
  • Cut cheese in half, add the 4 halves to the bread.
  • Add the remaining ingredients in order listed.
  • Cut in half.
  • Grill in your panini press or George Foreman grill.
  • Enjoy.

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH (PANINI)



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Mmmm... mozzarella! Try this grilled cheese sandwich with the Italian twist! If you haven't tried it before, pesto is one of the best condiments to use on a hot sandwich. Instead of cooking the sandwiches in a skillet, you can use your panini press just as easily. This recipe is from a Canadian cheese magazine. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 panini bread
6 1/2 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup pesto sauce
2 bell peppers, grilled and sliced (from the jar or homemade)

Steps:

  • Slice paninis in half. Spread pesto onto each half.
  • Evenly distribute both cheeses and peppers on four bottom halves and top with four top halves.
  • Heat skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Cook sandwiches approximately 5 minutes on each side while applying pressure to flatten them.
  • Sandwich is ready when bread is browned and cheese is melted.

GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE PANINI



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This is a variation of Mysterygirl's panini recipe (Recipe #16432) that I came up with when I had a craving for Italian sausage. I must say that it turned out really great, but try it for yourself! Amounts are for one sandwich - just multiply as necessary.

Provided by Mel T

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 hot Italian sausage or 1 sweet Italian sausage, uncooked
1 ciabatta bun, split
2 -3 slices provolone cheese (depending on size of slices)
roasted red pepper, to taste (or other toppings)

Steps:

  • Put sausage in small pot and cover with water.
  • Bring to boil over high heat.
  • Once water boils, prick the sausage with a fork several times so that the grease comes out as it cooks.
  • Boil sausage for 5 minutes, or until it looks at least halfway cooked.
  • Remove sausage from water, and either rinse it under warm water (there might be some scum on it), or wipe it with a clean paper towel.
  • Preheat George Foreman grill.
  • Slice sausage in half, lengthwise.
  • Place sausage cut-side down on hot grill, and cook until done (about 5 minutes or so).
  • Place cheese in bun, then add sausage, and top with roasted red peppers and/or your own favourite additions such as hot banana peppers, marinara sauce, olives, tomatoes, fresh basil, etc, etc.
  • Close sandwich and grill in George Foreman until the bread is golden and crispy.
  • Cut sandwich in half and enjoy!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE, GRILLED MUSHROOM, PROVOLONE CHEESE AND SLAW PANINI WITH RANCH ADOBO SAUCE.



ITALIAN SAUSAGE, GRILLED MUSHROOM, PROVOLONE CHEESE AND SLAW PANINI WITH RANCH ADOBO SAUCE. image

Categories     Sandwich     Pork     Kid-Friendly

Yield 2 hoagies

Number Of Ingredients 12

Italian Sausage Panini:
One sausage per Panini until cooked through. Slice and place on hoagie roll.
2 slices provolone cheese per Panini
1 large portabella mushroom per Panini
¼ cup cold slaw per Panini
1 hoagie roll per Panini
Secret Sauce:
Take equal parts of Ranch Dressing and Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce and blend until smooth. Taste and add more Ranch Dressing if too spicy.
Slaw:
Thinly slice cabbage, sprinkle with salt and let stand for 15-30 minutes. Rinse, dry and toss with a small amount of Secret Sauce.
Grilled Mushrooms
Rub mushrooms with damp paper towel to clean then spray with olive oil or garlic olive oil. Grill over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes per side.

Steps:

  • Method: BBQ or grill fresh Italian sausage until cooked through. Slice and place on hoagie roll. Top with mushrooms, cheese and cold slaw. Grill in Panini press or in frying pan until warmed trough, bread is toasted and cheese is melted.

SMOKED ITALIAN PANINI



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One day while watching food network I saw a panini made on Paula's Party and it looked absolutely delicious. I searched the recipe and realized I wouldn't be able to find much of the ingredients here. So I decided to try and create my own so to speak with what I could find. A few tries later I settled on this one and I am done searching! It is fabulous! A great blend of flavors! I am not sure how easy it would be to find those meats singularly but I bought them in a gourmet pack in the deli section. I had to name the meats "sausage" so that recipe zaar would recognize them, though I don't know that they are actually a sausage or not. Its more like a salami or pepperoni.

Provided by CulinaryExplorer

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 ounces calabrese hot Italian sausage links, thinly sliced
3 ounces pepper salami, thinly sliced
3 ounces hot capicolla sausage, thinly sliced
3 -5 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
3 ounces smoked gouda cheese, sliced for 4 paninis
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 medium red onion
1/3 cup sweet roasted red pepper
1 1/4 cups baby romaine lettuce
olive oil flavored cooking spray
italian seasoning
shaved parmesan cheese
4 asiago cheese rolls

Steps:

  • Meat should be very thinly sliced (I use the Daniele brand 'Italian Blend Gourmet Pack' found at a local grocer). Fry each piece for a short time, just long enough to heat them up a bit and release the juices.
  • Pat down with a paper towel to remove excess grease.
  • Cut the rolls in half and spray olive oil cooking spray on all insides. Then sprinkle italian seasoning over each piece.
  • Arrange bread on baking sheet and put under broiler for 4-5 minutes until browned well.
  • Build Panini in the following order: Bread, baby romaine, couple of rings of red onion, the first three meats, couple slices of smoked gouda, prosciutto, peppers, 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoons olive oil drizzled over top and top the entire thing off with some shaved parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

ITALIAN PANINI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf rustic Italian bread, such as ciabatta or pane rustica
4 teaspoons honey mustard
12 ounces sliced provolone
4 ounces thinly sliced Black Forest ham
4 ounces thinly sliced roast turkey breast
4 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
3 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Slice the bread in half horizontally and spread the cut-sides with the honey mustard. Build the sandwich by layering the bottom half of the loaf with half of the provolone, followed by the ham, turkey, salami and the remaining provolone (the provolone should be touching the bread on both sides, with the meat sandwiched in between). Cover with the top half of the loaf.
  • Spread some of the butter on top of the loaf, then carefully flip over and butter the bottom. Slice into the desired number of sandwiches
  • Heat a large two-burner grill pan over medium heat, or heat a panini maker. Add the sandwiches to the pan and cook, pressing down with a spatula, until the undersides are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes (see Cook's Note). Turn the sandwiches and continue to cook, pressing, until golden brown on the reverse side and the cheese is melted, another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer the panini to a cutting board and slice in half. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN TUNA PANINI



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Make and share this Italian Tuna Panini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain yogurt or 2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 roasted red pepper, diced
1/4 cup celery, finely diced
2 green onions, finely chopped
3 marinated artichokes, hearts chopped
salt and pepper
4 Italian rolls (soft panini buns)
4 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

  • In bowl, mix together tuna, red pepper, celery, green onions,artichokes pepper,mayonnaise, plain yogurt salt and pepper.
  • Cut buns in half horizontally; spread tuna mixture evenly over bottom half of each. Sprinkle each evenly with cheese. Replace bun top.
  • In nonstick skillet or grill pan or on grill, cook sandwiches over medium heat, pressing often to flatten and turning once, for about 5 minutes or until crusty and cheese is melted. Makes 4 servings.

GRILLED ITALIAN PANINI



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In looking to capitalize on the beautiful outdoor weather this recipe puts together several delicious meats paired with some wonderful cheeses. In this manner you can put together a mouth-watering sandwich without heating up your kitchen. If you so choose you can adapt this recipe for a Panini grill, just follow the grilling...

Provided by Scott Anderson

Categories     Pork

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 slice genoa salami
4 slice hard salami
2 slice spiced ham
3 slice prosciutto, very thinly sliced
2 slice wisconsin asiago
2 slice wisconsin smoked cheddar
2 Tbsp chipotle mayo
1 oz sauteed red onions
1 ciabatta roll - sliced
1 bottle olive oil, extra virgin

Steps:

  • 1. Spread chipotle aioli evenly on the top and bottom piece of sliced Ciabatta bread.
  • 2. Arrange cheese, and meats on one slice - starting with cheese and ending with cheese so the meat is in the middle. Add the onions and top with bread and brush with oil.
  • 3. Preheat your grill on low heat and spray or brush your grates with olive oil and place the sandwich on the top rack of your grill - preferably the warming rack.
  • 4. Close the grill and allow cooking for approximately 2 minutes per side, flipping just once. Remove from grill and slice on the bias and serve with bread and butter pickles and your favorite pasta salad.
  • 5. If you enjoy garden fresh tomatoes and lettuce just add them after the sandwich is done grilling.

Tips for Making the Perfect Italian Panini:

- Choose the Right Bread: Opt for a sturdy bread that can hold up to the fillings without becoming soggy, such as ciabatta, focaccia, or a hearty Italian loaf. - Layer Generously: Don't be shy with the fillings! Layer them generously for a satisfying and flavorful sandwich. - Use High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your panini. Use fresh, flavorful ingredients whenever possible. - Distribute Fillings Evenly: Make sure to distribute the fillings evenly throughout the sandwich so that each bite is packed with flavor. - Grill or Pan-Fry: You can grill or pan-fry your panini. If grilling, preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If pan-frying, heat a large skillet over medium heat. - Press the Panini: Use a panini press or a heavy skillet to press the sandwich down while it cooks. This will help the fillings melt and fuse together. - Serve Immediately: Enjoy your panini while it's hot and fresh. It's also great for picnics or packed lunches.

Conclusion:

With its endless variations and delicious flavors, the Italian panini is a versatile and satisfying sandwich that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack. Whether you prefer classic combinations like prosciutto and mozzarella or more creative fillings like roasted vegetables and pesto, there's an Italian panini out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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