Venetian Panino Recipes

VENETIAN PANINO

Steps:

• Add the cheese, butter, mustard, and garlic to food processor. Blend until thick, smooth and spreadable.
• Spread the cheese mixture over 1 side of each bread slice.
• Arrange the turkey slices over the cheese mixture on half of the bread slices.
• Top with the remaining bread slices and press gently.
• Cut the sandwiches in half.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Cook half of the sandwiches until golden brown , about 4 minutes per side.
• Transfer to serving platter and tent with foil to keep them warm.
• Repeat with remaining 3 tablespoons of oil and sandwiches.
• Serve immediately.

PANINO ALLA MARGHERITA

Steps:

• Place the mozzarella atop 1 bread slice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the tomato slices and then the basil leaves. Top with the second bread slice. Brush both sides of the sandwich with the oil.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-low heat. Grill the sandwich until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melts, pressing down with a metal spatula or grill press, about 4 minutes per side.

FOCCACIA PANINO

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and the lemon juice. Add the tuna, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
• Cut the focaccia in half and brush the outside of the bread with olive oil. Place a slice of cheese on the bottom half of the panino. Top with tuna mixture, then the frisee, and then another slice of cheese. Finish with the top half of the focaccia.
• Preheat a panino grill, or heat a grill pan over medium heat. Drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking. Grill the panino until the cheese melts and the bread is crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Cut the panino in half and serve.