Best Grilled Italian Panini Recipes

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH (PANINI)

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.

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

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.

ITALIAN ROAST BEEF & GRILLED CHEESE PANINI

Steps:

• Heat panini grill.
• Fill bread slices with cheese, meat and peppers to make 4 sandwiches.
• Mix mayo and oregano until blended; spread onto outsides of sandwiches.
• Grill, in batches if necessary, 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted and sandwiches are golden brown.

GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE PANINI

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!

GRILLED ITALIAN PANINI

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cut a circle 1/2 inch from edge of bread, cutting 2 inches down into loaf but not all the way through. Remove center of bread loaf and set aside. Arrange salami inside bread loaf; top with peppers, tapenade and cheese. Place center of bread loaf over filling to fit tightly. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil.
• Cover and grill loaf 4 to 6 inches from low heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until cheese is melted.
• Brush olive oil over top of loaf. Cut loaf into 4 wedges.

GRILLED ITALIAN PANINI

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.

GRILLED ITALIAN PESTO PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat your George Foreman grill, or panini maker.
• Slice the roll horizontally; spread with pesto.
• When the grill is ready, add the onion and red pepper slices (I didn't think they needed any seasoning, but you could add Italian dressing, or other seasoning to them, before grilling, if desired); grill until tender.
• Layer the grilled veggies, cheese, and lunchmeat.
• Grill until the cheese melts (you'll have to apply some pressure to the top of the grill when you first insert the sandwich, since the sandwich is pretty thick).
• Slice on the diagonal, and enjoy, now or later!