Recipes
NOTE: The panini press is not intended for cooking raw meats.
What is panini? Panini sandwiches are an Italian classic. These grilled
stuffed sandwiches offer unlimited possibilities, both as a lunch time
treat and anytime.
Popular Bread Types
Bread sizes and shapes vary by bakery and region. It may be
necessary to adapt panini press recipes to fit the number of bread
slices that can be cooked at one time.
Baguette
A crisp-crusted French bread formed in a long, narrow loaf, typically
about 3 inches (8 cm) wide and 15 inches (38 cm) long.
Turkey Club
8 slices Italian bread, 1/2-in.
(1.3-cm) thick
1/4 lb. (115 g) deli turkey slices,
divided into 4 servings
1/2 cup (118 ml) BBQ sauce
Directions:
Preheat panini press. Spread olive oil on one side of each slice of
bread. Place 4 slices of bread, oil side down, on the panini press.
Place turkey, 2 slices of tomatoes, 2 strips of bacon, 1 piece of
cheddar cheese, 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) sautéed onions, and BBQ
sauce on each slice of bread. Cover with remaining 4 slices of bread,
olive oil side up. Close panini press. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until
desired brownness. Makes 4 sandwiches.
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8 slices tomato
8 bacon strips, cooked
4 slices cheddar cheese
1/2 cup (118 ml) sautéed onions
(optional)
Olive oil
French Bread
A light, crusty, yeast bread made with water. French bread is available
in many different shapes.
Italian Bread
A bread that is similar to French bread, but the loaves are typically
shorter and plumper.
Sourdough Bread
A bread with a slightly sour, tangy flavor from the leavening that has
a special yeast starter.
Chicken Quesadilla
4 flour tortillas
2 cups (473 ml) cooked chicken, chopped
1/2 cup (118 ml) cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
Preheat panini press. Fold tortilla in half. Place on panini press.
Add 1/2 cup (118 ml) chicken and 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) cheese in
tortilla. Close panini press. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
Remove from press and cut into 3 triangles. Repeat with remaining
ingredients. Makes 4 quesadillas.
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