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Perfect Panini’s
By admin | February 9, 2010
I made some delicious Panini’s on the grill, using the Camp Chef Bacon/Panini Press. This is quickly becoming my new favorite kitchen tool! This is a fun thing to do if you are throwing a party, just lay out the ingredients, and everyone can customize their own personal panini!
Pizza Panini
½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 slices crusty Italian bread (about 1” thick) Sourdough and Ciabatta both work great
¼ cup thick marinara sauce
4 ounces sliced part-skim mozzarella or provolone cheese
Thinly sliced pepperoni (optional)
Thinly sliced vegetables such as mushrooms or peppers (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat grill and panini press on the grill
2. Brush each slice of bread with olive oil (or butter). Place one crust on work surface, oiled side down. Top with sauce, spreading to within ½” of edges. Arrange cheese slices over sauce, add pepperoni and/or vegetables, if using. Top with second slice of bread, oiled side up.
3. Place Panini press on top of Panini, and apply light pressure to handle for about 20-30 seconds. Let sit for 3-4 minute, or until cheese is melted and crust is crispy.
4. Remove Panini from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut in half on the diagonal and serve warm.
Margarita Panini
½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 slices crusty Italian bread (about 1” thick) Sourdough and Ciabatta both work great
4 ounces sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 Roma tomato sliced
Fresh basil
Pesto sauce (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat grill and panini press on the grill
2. Brush each slice of bread with olive oil (or butter). Place one crust on work surface, oiled side down. Top with Pesto sauce (if using) and spread to within ½” of edges. Arrange cheese slices over sauce, add tomatoes and fresh basil. Top with second slice of bread, oiled side up.
3. Place Panini press on top of Panini, and apply light pressure to handle for about 20-30 seconds. Let cook for 3-4 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust is crispy.
4. Remove Panini from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut in half on the diagonal and serve warm.
Chocolate Croissant Panini
Nutella
Croissant
Strawberries – sliced
Spread Nutella thinly on sliced croissant, and top with sliced strawberries. Place on grill and top with Panini press. Grill approx. 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
Topics: General Discussion, Grilling, Recipes | 1 Comment »
February 15th, 2010 at 10:51 am
What a great idea for a fast/quick lunch!
Thanks,
Gary