Four Cheese Panini Recipes

CHEDDAR CHEESE PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat an electric panini maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Brush one side of each bread slice with melted butter.
• Lay the slices, buttered side down, on a clean work surface.
• Place 2 slices of cheese on each of 2 bread slices.
• Top each with one of the other bread slices, buttered side up.
• Place the sandwiches on the preheated panini maker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and cut in half.
• Serve immediately.
• Serves 2.

THREE CHEESE PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat a panini grill.
• Slice off the domed tops of the ciabatta rolls; rolls should now be about 1-inch thick; split rolls horizontally.
• Spread a thin, even layer of Grana Padano, then Crotonese, and then Cacio di Roma over the bottom of each roll.
• Generously drizzle some truffle oil over each before closing up the sandwich.
• Grill each sandwich for about 3 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

FOUR CHEESE PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat panini grill to high.
• Brush one side of each bread slice with oil.
• Place two slices on a work surface, oiled side down, and evenly layer with mozzarella, Cheddar, fontina, and provolone.
• Cover with top halves, oiled side up, and press gently to pack.
• Place sandwiches in grill, close top plate and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.
• Serve immediately.