Saturday, September 19, 2009

Delicious Panini Sandwich Recipes & Recipe Ideas

I bought an electric grill press or panini maker yesterday and I've already done chicken in it (for White Chicken Chili) and sausage for breakfast. So, I started looked for recipes/ideas and came across this:

How to Make Grilled Sandwiches and Easy Meals Hot off a Panino Maker
© Janienne Jennrich

A panini sandwich grill, press or panini make is a must-have small appliance for today’s semi-gourmet kitchen. At reasonable prices from about $35 and up, panini makers are within most family budgets. A panini grill is a fun party idea, too. One would also make a terrific family Christmas gift.

Following, find starter ideas for stuffing your choice of breads to make fabulous meals. Feel free to improvise these panini sandwich cooking recipes and experiment with cooking taste combinations that are delicious, elegant, and enticing. Be sure to read appliance instructions for grilling times & tips.

Quick and Easy Basic Panini Recipes for a Sandwich Grill Press

  • Pizza Panini: Fill Italian bread slices with favorite pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and toppings.
  • Turkey Club Sandwich Panini: Sliced turkey, swiss cheese, bacon slices (pre-cooked), tomato slices, and mayo, grilled on bread of choice.
  • Shaved Smoked Ham, Cheddar Cheese, and Tomato Panini: Pile above and add mayonnaise and/or mustard into sourdough bread and grill.
  • Ham or Turkey and Pepperjack Cheese Panini: Pile above into English muffin or sourdough bread and grill.

Vegetarian Panini Grilled Sandwich Recipes (including milk and egg products)

  • Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Panini: Layer thinly sliced ingredients inside bread of choice (ciabatta is a good choice). Add favorite spreads or drizzle with olive oil and vinegar and a sprinkle of garlic, if desired, before grilling.
  • Marinated Artichoke Hearts and Havarti Cheese Panini: Add mayonnaise if desired or drizzle with Italian dressing. Grill on Italian bread and serve with a variety of olives.
  • Grilled Veggie Panini: Lightly grill veggies of choice (onions, mushrooms and thinly-sliced zucchini for instance) and fill bread of choice with the veggies and cheese or tofu.
  • Good Ol’ Grilled Cheese Panini: Just like it sounds. Experiment with favorite varieties of cheeses. Crispy and delicious.

Vegan Panini Sandwich Ideas for a Panini Press

  • Grilled Veggie Panini: Prepare as above, omitting or substituting vegan cheese. Add bread and condiments of choice.
  • Grilled Mushroom, Tomato, and Onion Panini: Add bread and condiments of choice.

Yummy Dessert Panini Recipe Ideas:

Begin with a sweet bread or even day-old sliced cake. Try experimenting with fillings such as:

  • Cinnamon, sugar, and butter
  • Cream cheese and strawberry jam
  • Pie filling (such as apple with cinnamon or cherry)

Also see A+ Yummy Breakfast Panini Recipes, Panini Sandwich Party Recipe Ideas, and Easy Vegetarian Panini Recipes.

For more good ideas, see the websites Panini Sandwiches and How to Make Pizza Dough.


A panini is a delicious crisp grilled sandwich, fast, easy and elegant meal good for anytime. Ideas to make quick food on a panini sandwich grill, press or maker.

A panini sandwich grill, press or panini make is a must-have small appliance for today’s semi-gourmet kitchen. At reasonable prices from about $35 and up, panini makers are within most family budgets. A panini grill is a fun party idea, too. One would also make a terrific family Christmas gift.

Following, find starter ideas for stuffing your choice of breads to make fabulous meals. Feel free to improvise these panini sandwich cooking recipes and experiment with cooking taste combinations that are delicious, elegant, and enticing. Be sure to read appliance instructions for grilling times & tips.

Quick and Easy Basic Panini Recipes for a Sandwich Grill Press

  • Pizza Panini: Fill Italian bread slices with favorite pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and toppings.
  • Turkey Club Sandwich Panini: Sliced turkey, swiss cheese, bacon slices (pre-cooked), tomato slices, and mayo, grilled on bread of choice.
  • Shaved Smoked Ham, Cheddar Cheese, and Tomato Panini: Pile above and add mayonnaise and/or mustard into sourdough bread and grill.
  • Ham or Turkey and Pepperjack Cheese Panini: Pile above into English muffin or sourdough bread and grill.

Vegetarian Panini Grilled Sandwich Recipes (including milk and egg products)

  • Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Panini: Layer thinly sliced ingredients inside bread of choice (ciabatta is a good choice). Add favorite spreads or drizzle with olive oil and vinegar and a sprinkle of garlic, if desired, before grilling.
  • Marinated Artichoke Hearts and Havarti Cheese Panini: Add mayonnaise if desired or drizzle with Italian dressing. Grill on Italian bread and serve with a variety of olives.
  • Grilled Veggie Panini: Lightly grill veggies of choice (onions, mushrooms and thinly-sliced zucchini for instance) and fill bread of choice with the veggies and cheese or tofu.
  • Good Ol’ Grilled Cheese Panini: Just like it sounds. Experiment with favorite varieties of cheeses. Crispy and delicious.

Vegan Panini Sandwich Ideas for a Panini Press

  • Grilled Veggie Panini: Prepare as above, omitting or substituting vegan cheese. Add bread and condiments of choice.
  • Grilled Mushroom, Tomato, and Onion Panini: Add bread and condiments of choice.

Yummy Dessert Panini Recipe Ideas:

Begin with a sweet bread or even day-old sliced cake. Try experimenting with fillings such as:

  • Cinnamon, sugar, and butter
  • Cream cheese and strawberry jam
  • Pie filling (such as apple with cinnamon or cherry)

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