Bellissimo Panini Recipes

ITALIAN PANINI

Steps:

• Slice the bread in half horizontally and spread the cut-sides with the honey mustard. Build the sandwich by layering the bottom half of the loaf with half of the provolone, followed by the ham, turkey, salami and the remaining provolone (the provolone should be touching the bread on both sides, with the meat sandwiched in between). Cover with the top half of the loaf.
• Spread some of the butter on top of the loaf, then carefully flip over and butter the bottom. Slice into the desired number of sandwiches
• Heat a large two-burner grill pan over medium heat, or heat a panini maker. Add the sandwiches to the pan and cook, pressing down with a spatula, until the undersides are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes (see Cook's Note). Turn the sandwiches and continue to cook, pressing, until golden brown on the reverse side and the cheese is melted, another 3 to 4 minutes.
• Transfer the panini to a cutting board and slice in half. Serve immediately.

BELLISSIMO PANINI

Steps:

• In a small saute pan over medium heat saute pepper and onion in 1 tsp olive oil until onion is translucent and pepper is softened.
• Brush each cut side of the rolls with garlic olive oil and lightly salt and pepper.
• Assemble sandwiches using prosciutto, cheese, arugula, and sauteed vegetables. Lightly brush outside of assembled sandwiches with remaining olive oil.
• Cook until done, about 4-8 minutes.

GRILLED PORTABELLA SANDWICHES OR PANINI

Steps:

• Mix together oil, salt and pepper, and garlic. Marinate mushrooms and onions with this for about thirty minutes.
• Grill mushrooms and onions over medium heat until done, brushing on the oil mixture liberally throughout cooking time.
• Cut the bread open length-wise, brush it with the oil, then lightly toast on the grill.
• Layer on the onions and mushrooms. Press sandwich together for a few minutes (I usually use a frying pan to weigh it down).
• Cut into 6 pieces or so and serve.

APPLE-CHEDDAR PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat panini press on medium heat(or use 2 heavy skillets-one to put on top of the panini while cooking to press it).
• Lightly spread honey mustard evenly over each slice of bread.
• Layer apple slices and cheese over 4 slices of bread, using about ½ apple and 2 ounces of cheese for each sandwich. Top each with remaining bread slices. Lightly coat panini press with cooking spray(or coat skillet.
• Grill each sandwich for 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese has melted and bread has toasted.
• Remove from pan and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

ITALIAN PANINI

Steps:

• Cut roll open.
• Brush outside of roll with olive oil.
• Brush both sides of inside with italian dressing.
• Cut cheese in half, add the 4 halves to the bread.
• Add the remaining ingredients in order listed.
• Cut in half.
• Grill in your panini press or George Foreman grill.
• Enjoy.

PROSCIUTTO AND EGG PANINI

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together the eggs, salt, and pepper.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Pour in the eggs and scramble until cooked through.
• Divide the eggs among the bottom halves of the rolls.
• Add the prosciutto and cheese and sandwich with the tops of the rolls.
• Melt the remaining butter in a grill pan or large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add half the sandwiches to the skillet.
• Cook, pressing frequently with the back of a spatula or placing another pan on top of the sandwiches to weigh them down, until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.