Easy Pizza Style Panini (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
Hearty bread slices (4 thick) or ciabatta loaf (12-14 ounces)
02 -
Pizza or marinara sauce (½ cup)
03 -
Fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced (4 ounces)
04 -
Pepperoni slices (3-4 ounces)
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Olive oil spray
→ Optional Garlic Butter
06 -
Unsalted butter (2 teaspoons)
07 -
Dried oregano (1 teaspoon)
08 -
Red pepper flakes (½ teaspoon)
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Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
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Grated Parmesan cheese (¼ cup)
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat panini press, George Foreman grill, or grill pan over medium heat.
02 -
Cut bread into thick slices or hollow ciabatta slightly. Spread pizza sauce evenly on cut sides.
03 -
Layer bottom half with mozzarella slices and pepperoni. Add top bread piece and spray outside with olive oil.
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Cook sandwich 3-4 minutes per side until bread is toasted and cheese melts. If using grill pan, weight sandwich with heavy skillet.
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Let cool 1-2 minutes before cutting and serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Use sturdy bread to prevent sogginess
02 -
Avoid overfilling for proper cheese melting
03 -
Can add garlic butter coating for extra flavor