Best 5 Southwestern Panini Recipes

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Are you tired of the same old boring sandwiches? Are you looking for a new and exciting lunch or dinner option? If so, then the southwestern panini is the perfect choice for you. This mouthwatering sandwich is packed with zesty flavors, from the chili powder and cumin to the chipotle peppers. Combined with the creamy avocado and melted cheese, this sandwich is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, if you're ready to take your taste buds on a culinary adventure, read on for the best recipe to cook a southwestern panini that will make your taste buds sing!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF PANINI



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This fast favorite will hit the spot, particularly when you're short on time. Shredded beef, spicy Jack cheese and sauteed onion and green pepper are sandwiched between slices of hearty bread, then lightly grilled in a panini pan. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (17 ounces) refrigerated fully cooked beef roast au jus
SAUCE:
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon minced cilantro
1 cup sour cream
SANDWICHES:
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1 onion, cut into thin wedges
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons butter, softened
8 slices firm Italian or sourdough bread (1/2 inch thick)
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
8 to 12 slices deli-style pepper Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare roast beef according to package directions; drain. Shred beef using 2 forks; set aside. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients; set aside. , In a panini grill with lid, cook pepper and onion in oil until tender. Remove from pan and set aside. , Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place four slices, buttered side down, on work surface. Top each slice with 1-2 slices of cheese, one-quarter of each shredded beef, pepper and onions, avocado and about 2 tablespoons sauce. , Top with remaining bread, butter side up. Cover and cook over medium heat about 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Serve warm. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 854 calories, Fat 55g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 1482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PANINI



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The cilantro pesto really makes this sandwich different. This is from Cuisine at Home magazine, and it was a huge hit at our house. Luckily, this made enough of the pesto to make the sandwiches twice!

Provided by JeriBinNC

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups fresh cilantro, leaves and stems, packed
4 garlic cloves
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1/2 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon canned chipotle chile puree (*)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
butter, softened
4 slices bread, 1/2 inch thick
2 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, thinly sliced
3 ounces rotisserie cooked chicken, torn into pieces

Steps:

  • * Puree a can of chipotles in adobo and keep in a jar in the refrigerator.
  • Process cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice and salt in food processor till minced. Slowly drizzle in oil while machine is running, forming a paste.
  • Mix mayonnaise, chipotle puree, and sugar in a small bowl.
  • Spread each slice of bread with butter on one side. Spread cilantro pesto on the other side of two slices and top with cheese and chicken. Spread the other two slices with the mayo mixture and place on top of the chicken, butter side up. Toast in Foreman grill or in a skillet with a weight on top. (Cook over medium heat. When first side is browned, flip over and cook the other side, weighting again.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.3, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 64.8, Sodium 735.1, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 5.9, Protein 22.5

SOUTHWESTERN PANINI



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"I'm a busy wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loves to cook," writes Janet Miller from her home in Midland, Texas. "This warm hearty sandwich is a convenient way for me to serve a complete meal that tastes great."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
8 slices oat bread
1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
4 slices Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mash the avocado with sugar, garlic salt and lemon juice. Spread over four slices of bread; layer with ham and cheese. Top with remaining bread., Spread butter over both sides of sandwiches. Cook on an indoor grill for 2-3 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PANINI WITH LIME CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE



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Make and share this Southwestern Chicken Panini With Lime Chipotle Mayonnaise recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shelby Jo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup lime curd
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons diced chipotle chiles in adobo, sauce
12 slices sourdough bread, cut 1/2 inch thick
1 (3 -4 lb) cooked rotisserie-cooked chicken, torn into large pieces
1 sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
6 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese or 6 ounces havarti cheese, thinly sliced
olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine curd, mayonnaise and chipotle chilies.
  • Spread mayonnaise mixture on one side of each bread slice.
  • Arrange chicken, red pepper, and cheese on six slices of bread. Top with remaining bread slices. Brush sandwiches lightly with oil.
  • Grill until bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771.1, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 108.7, Sodium 1021.9, Carbohydrate 78.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 46.7

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PANINI



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Categories     Sandwich     Chicken

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Pulse in a Food Processor Until Minced:
2 cups cilantro, leaves and stems, packed
4 cloves garlic
1 jalapeño, seeded, chopped
Juice of 1/2 a lime
Pinch of salt
Drizzle:
2 T. olive oil
Combine:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 T. canned chipotle chile in adobo, minced
1/2 t. sugar
Spread:
4 slices white or wheat sourdough bread, 1/2
Softened butter
Top Pesto with:
2 oz. pepper Jack or Havarti cheese, thinly sliced
3 oz. rotisserie chicken, torn in large pieces

Steps:

  • Pulse cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt for the pesto in a food processor until minced; scrape down sides of bowl. Drizzle, with machine running, in oil until paste forms. Combine mayonnaise, chipotle, and sugar in a small bowl. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread; spread mayonnaise on the other side of two slices and 1 T. pesto on the other two slices. Top pesto with cheese, then chicken; place the other two slices of bread on top, buttered side up. Toast sandwiches on both sides.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overload the panini press, or the sandwich will not cook evenly.
  • Press the panini down firmly with a spatula to ensure that the sandwich is cooked through.
  • Let the panini cool slightly before slicing and serving, to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and combinations to create your own unique panini.

Conclusion:

The Southwestern panini is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its combination of flavorful ingredients, such as chipotle chicken, black beans, corn, and avocado, this panini is sure to satisfy your taste buds. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give the Southwestern panini a try.

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