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Grilled Italian Sandwich Recipes

It goes like this: Take two slices of Italian bread. Stuff them with delicious goodies such as mozzarella, tomatoes, prosciutto, fresh basil, roasted red peppers, and whatever else makes you happy. Brush with extra Virgin olive oil, and press between the hot plates of a panini grill for the best Italian style sandwich outside of (or even in!) Italy.

There it is. The basic recipe for a great panini sandwich (sometimes called a grilled Italian sandwich). Switch out the cheese for another you like better, swap the meat with your favorite, add some sliced olives, or spinach, or anything you like - there are no hard and fast rules here.

While reading this page you will find one of my personal favorite recipes, a whole roundup of 'best of the web' recipe links, or follow your imagination to make the best panini sandwiches ever.

Don't miss the panini cookbook I've included to find 50 more delicious panini recipes. Enjoy!!!

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Spinach, Mozzarella and Roasted Red Pepper Panini Recipe

My Personal Favorite Panini Sandwich Recipe

No measurements have been given. Add all listed ingredients in quantities of your choice and according to your bread size.

Ingredients

Fresh or cooked Spinach
Grated or sliced mozzarella
Roasted red pepper strips
sliced black olives
Sprinkle of oregano, garlic powder and parsley
Salt and Pepper

Two slices of crusty bread
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions

Arrange ingredients between slices of bread, brush with Olive oil, then grill until golden brown and melted.

Mmmm Mmmm Good!

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You'll Want a Good Panini Grill

Delonghi Retro Panini Grill

I like the DeLonghi CGH800-U Retro Panini Grill because of it's hinged top that adjusts to the size of even my most over-stuffed sandwiches.

And I think it's cool retro look is really cute.
De'Longhi CGH800 Contact Grill and Panini Press

De'Longhi CGH800 Contact Grill and Panini Press

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Panini Recipes From Epicurious.com

Lots of different flavors!

Click a link to find great recipes and full preparation guidelines. Happy exploring.
Nutella Panini
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Provolone and Broccoli Rabe Panini
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Herbed Chicken and Arugala Panini
Find delicious leafy green recipes, like herbed chicken and arugula panini, and other American recipes at Epicurious.com
Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Panini
Find delicious cheese recipes, like prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato, and basil panini, and other recipes at Epicurious.com
Tuna and Artichoke Panini
Find delicious vegetable recipes, like tuna and artichoke panini, and other Italian recipes at Epicurious.com
Fontina and Caponata Panini
Find delicious cheese recipes, like grilled fontina and caponata panini, and other recipes at Epicurious.com

Keep These Ingredients On Hand

Stock your kitchen with good quality extra virgin olive oil, cheese, Italian style bread and all the other goodies you like in your grilled sandwiches.

Be prepared. You never know when a panini craving will hit.
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Favorite Panini Recipes

Best of the Web

Enjoy these great recipes I've found while searching the web for the very best grilled panini sandwich links.
Grilled Sandwich Recipes - Panini Recipes - George Foreman Grill Dual Contact Grill Grilled Sandwiches
Hot grilled sandwiches are the perfect choice for last minute suppers, lunches, and feeding hungry kids after school. You can grill just about any bread and any filling, using waffle irons, dual contact grills, ordinary skillets, or panini makers.
French Dip Panini recipe - Every Day with Rachael Ray
This recipe is featured in the April issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray.
Visual Recipes - Easy Panini Recipe
Easy Panini recipe with step by step pictures
Recipes : Grilled Vegetable Panini : Food Network
Recipes from Food Network
Croissant Panini Recipe: Recipes: Food Network
Enjoy this Croissant Panini recipe from Everyday Italian
Panini (Sandwitch) Recipe
Collection of 50 Panini Recipes
Grilled Eggplant Panini - Eating Well
Grilled Eggplant Panini
Panini Recipes
Panini Recipes
Many excellent panini recipes.

Grilled Caprese Insalada Recipe

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Panini

One of my favorite things to eat is a Caprese salad which consists of slices of fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes and a few fresh basil leaves drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and speckled with dried oregano, salt and pepper.

I also like eating my Caprese salad as a sandwich. Turn it in to a Caprese Panini! Although just putting the Caprese Insalada between crusty slices of Italian bread is good, trust me, grilling it into a panini is even better.

To do this simply combine the above listed ingredients between two slices of bread then brush the outside of your Caprese sandwich with a bit more olive oil and grill until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Again, I am not going to tell you that you need to use specific amounts of the ingredients. When it comes to making paninis I happen to agree with a fairly famous hamburger joint slogan in that you should always "Have it your way!"

If you happen to like more tomatoes and less cheese, go for it. If you want to leave out some of the spices, or add a few more of your own, just do it!
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Chicken Panini Recipes

Just add chicken!

Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini Recipe | Recipezaar
Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini Recipe | Recipezaar - If you have an electic panini maker then use it for this, if not you need two skillets, one heavy cast iron skillet or similar for the top to weigh down the panini. This makes a perfect lunch or light dinner. Plan ahead the chicken needs to marinade
Chicken and Spinach Panini Sandwich Recipes - Hot Sandwiches Recipes
Chicken and Spinach Panini Sandwich is a quick and easy hot sandwich recipe. This simple and delicious hot chicken sandwich recipe is cooked on a griddle to add wonderful crispness.
Chicken and Mozzarella Panini - Grilled Sandwich Recipe
This is a delicious grilled chicken panini recipe that fast and easy to make. You can add or substitute any of the ingredients to suit your needs.
Marinated Chicken Panini Recipe | Recipezaar
Marinated Chicken Panini Recipe | Recipezaar - Based on a recipe I found in "Classic Home Cooking". I usually skip the honey. Use whatever herbs you like. I usually use parsley, cilantro, and thyme. Recipezaar: Where the World's Recipes Are
Taste of Home Garden Chicken Panini Recipe
Find recipes for Garden Chicken Panini and other hot sandwich recipes. Get all the best recipes at Taste of Home. Recipe directions: Heat chicken tenders in the microwave according to package directions. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place four slices, buttered side down, on a griddle or p
Chicken Panini
Chicken Panini Recipe from Bake Space

Having a Party? Panini make great appetizers!

Paninis make some of the best hot party appetizers around and they are so easy to create. Simply make your favorite panini sandwiches and cut them into bite sized pieces. They can be cut into square or triangular shapes. Arrange your panini tidbits on a platter and serve!

An average sized panini sandwich should yield approximately 8 appetizers. Although I wouldn't recommend serving these for a large party, there is simply nothing better than panini appetizers at a small gathering or an impromptu get together.

Tip: When making appetizers from paninis I suggest that you NOT overstuff the sandwiches. Overstuffed panini sandwiches aren't easy to cut and can get messy.

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Find More Party Appetizers Here

To find something great to serve alongside your panini appetizers take a look at my Party Appetizer lens where you will find lots of great appetizer recipes and ideas.
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My Recommended Panini Recipe Cookbook

Simple Italian Sandwiches: Recipes from America's Favorite Panini Bar

With nothing more than a panini grill, a toaster oven, and a few simple ingredients, Jennifer and Jason Denton bring the fresh, robust flavors of Italy to your home table in Simple Italian Sandwiches.

Eating in Italy is all about simple pleasures, relaxing with good company, and savoring fresh, no-frills foods like traditional toasted panini, crustless tramezzini, and crunchy bruschetta. In Simple Italian Sandwiches, Jennifer and Jason Denton offer up a collection of recipes for these classic bread-based dishes, plus condiments, antipasti, and salads that are easy enough for the novice cook yet tasty enough for anyone with a sophisticated palate. From Soppressata, Fontina, and Arugula Panini, to Mozzarella and Basil Pesto Tramezzini, to Roasted Butternut Squash, Walnut, and Asiago Bruschetta, the dishes can be prepared in minutes and require minimal cooking.

With simplicity the governing rule for today's busy schedules, Simple Italian Sandwiches is the ideal cookbook for anyone who wants to prepare vibrant, flavorful food for family and friends, and then sit down and enjoy it with them.
Simple Italian Sandwiches: Recipes from America's Favorite Panini Bar

Simple Italian Sandwiches: Recipes from America's Favorite Panini Bar

by: Jennifer Denton, Jason Denton, Kathryn Kellinger

Amazon Price: $9.50 (as of 02/12/2012)Buy Now

Simple Italian sandwiches that are simple to make and simply delicious.

If you have a panini grill, this book is a must!

Vegetable Panini Recipes

Veggie Panini Sandwich - The Urban Cooking Guide
Veggie Panini Sandwich
The Urban Cooking Guide
About The UCG is an urban cooking blog run by Vivian and Nathan. Our goal is to bring you great new recipes that you can make quickly.
Original Vegan Panini Recipes - PadleyWood
Panini Recipes - delicious melt-in-the-mouth warm 'sandwiches' from Italy.
Easy Vegetarian Panini Recipes: Delicious, Healthy, Fast & Easy Veggie Panini Sandwich Recipe Ideas
Panini style crispy grilled sandwiches are popular due to ease, speed and delicious taste. Here are easy panini sandwich recipe ideas for quick vegetarian cooking.
Portabello Mushroom Panini Recipe | Recipezaar
Portabello Mushroom Panini Recipe | Recipezaar - a great sandwich for vegans and vegetarians. Recipezaar: Where the World's Recipes Are

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