MINIATURE MEATBALL PANINI
These mini meatball sandwiches can be prepared in advance; simply bake, cool, and freeze them in airtight plastic bags. To serve, thaw and reheat in the oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes.From the book "Lucinda's Rustic Italian Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 8 to 10 appetizer servings (56 pieces)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a food processor or blender, process the ends of the loaf of bread to fine breadcrumbs, about 1/2 cup. Set the remaining bread aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, meat, egg, cheeses, parsley, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs. Mix with your hands to combine well.
- Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch balls and reserve on a baking sheet. Lay 2 slices of bread on work surface. Butter one side of each piece. Place 4 meatballs on the buttered surface of the slice of bread. Top with a second slice of bread, buttered side down, and press firmly to adhere. Use a serrated knife to cut the crusts from the bread. Bake the crusts separately for a "chef's treat." Repeat with the remaining meatballs and bread. This process can be done assembly-line style, lining up slices of buttered bread and assembling a number at a time. Prepare 2 baking sheets at a time if possible.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat, if necessary, until all sandwiches are cooked. Remove from the pan and cool. Serve slightly warm.
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Jibreel Duruisseau
jibreeld31@gmail.comThese paninis look a little too complicated for me to make.
Roxy Ventah
r_v@yahoo.comI'm not sure how I feel about the combination of meatballs and cheese, but I'm willing to try it.
Buell Fidler
fidler_buell4@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these paninis look really good.
Knightgamer_
knightgamer_@gmail.comI've never made paninis before, but this recipe looks easy to follow.
ak Pathan
akp@yahoo.comThese paninis look amazing!
Muhammad Rafi
rafim@aol.comI can't wait to try this recipe!
Fuset Pay
p@hotmail.comYum! These paninis look delicious!
Mercy Futialo
f.m@gmail.comThese paninis are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love them!
Rosika Bk
bk-r47@gmail.comI love the way the meatballs and cheese melt together in these paninis. They're so delicious!
Reign Fury
reign.f@gmail.comThese paninis are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit.
Awaraیkillr gaming Funny
fa48@hotmail.frI made these paninis for my kids' lunch and they loved them! They're the perfect size for little hands.
Jetho Kario
j35@yahoo.comThese paninis are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the meatballs and cheese melt together.
Tommy Wright
wtommy99@gmail.comI've made these paninis several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Andrej Janicijevic
janicijevic.andrej21@gmail.comThese paninis are so cute and delicious! I love the combination of the meatballs, cheese, and sauce.
Md Mahidul Islam
m_islam@gmail.comI love how versatile these paninis are. You can use any type of meatball you like, and you can also change up the cheese and sauce.
Norah Aliciah
norah_aliciah@yahoo.comThese paninis are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Liliane Louis
l-liliane@gmail.comI made these for lunch today and they were delicious! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the bread was perfectly toasted.
jack burns
b_j53@gmail.comThese miniature meatball paninis were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.