Salami Tomato Panini Recipes

SALAMI-TOMATO PANINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease large cookie sheet with vegetable oil.
• Unroll pizza crust dough onto cookie sheet; press dough into 16x11-inch rectangle, pulling dough gently if necessary. Bake 9 to 16 minutes or until light brown. Cool about 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
• Cut cooled pizza crust in half lengthwise and crosswise to make 4 rectangles. Remove rectangles from cookie sheet; cut each rectangle in half crosswise for a total of 8 squares.
• Drizzle 1 tablespoon vinaigrette on each of 4 crust squares. Top each with 2 slices of salami, 2 slices of mozzarella, 2 slices of tomato and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle each with parsley. Cover each with remaining crust square.
• Heat 12-inch skillet or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the oil in hot skillet. Place 2 sandwiches in skillet. Place smaller skillet or saucepan on sandwiches to flatten slightly; keep skillet on sandwiches during cooking. Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until bread is golden brown and crisp, and fillings are heated. Remove sandwiches from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil and sandwiches.

FAMILY-SIZE ITALIAN PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Pulse the banana peppers, olives, 1/4 teaspoon oregano and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a food processor until finely chopped.
• Split open the loaf of bread, leaving one side attached. Brush the inside with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Fill with a layer of tomato, then salami, ham, coppa and provolone. Top with the banana pepper mixture. Wrap the sandwich tightly in foil and press between 2 baking sheets; place a cast-iron skillet on top to weight it down. Bake until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the banana pepper brine, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon oregano and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss with the romaine. To serve, unwrap the sandwich and cut into pieces. Serve with the salad.