The Perfect Panini

Linda Lou

I'm using my Homemade Focaccia With Garlic And Rosemary for the Perfect Panini.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 8 servings

Calories 920 kcal

Equipment

1 Pannini press
1 chef's knife
1 cutting board
1 cutting board Meat-safe

Ingredients

4 slices Homemade Focaccia with Rosemary and Garlic Substitute Ciabatta or a good artisanal bread
6 slices fresh Mozzarella cheese 1/4-inch thick slices
6 slices Prosciutto Thinly sliced
6 slices Capicola Thinly sliced
6 slices Genoa salami Thinly sliced
6 slices roasted Piquillo peppers Julienned
6 large fresh basil leaves
2 tbsps fresh store-bought (Buitoni) basil pesto 1/2 tbsp divided per slice
kosher salt to taste
black pepper to taste Freshly-ground

Instructions

Preheat the panini press according to the manufacturer's directions. Using non-stick cooking spray, liberally spray the panini press.
On a flat surface, lay two slices of focaccia to use as the bottom portion of your sandwich. Spread 2 tablespoons of the fresh store-bought basil pesto, evenly divided, on the bottom half of each piece of Foccacia. Place three slices of each of the deli meats on each slice of focaccia.
Next, slice the sliced Mozzarella, add Kosher salt, and fresh ground pepper to taste. Finally, top with the roasted julienned peppers and fresh basil leaves. Place the tops on each sandwich and press down firmly. Place the sandwiches into the Panini press and close. Cook until the bread is golden-brown with beautiful grill marks, and the cheese is completely melted, about 2 1/2 minutes per side.
Cut each of the 4 paninis in half for a total of 8 servings.
There you have it, my version of The Perfect Panini.
To get my recipe for Homemade Focaccia With Garlic And Rosemary, click the link below.

Notes

Homemade Focaccia With Garlic And Rosemary

1) I'm only using one of the two Focaccia breads that I previously made for this recipe.

2) Linda Lou Hamel is not a nutritionist or dietitian, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and nutritional value are important to you, I recommend running the ingredients through the online nutritional calculator of your choice. Calories and values can vary depending on the brands you choose.

Keyword paninni, soups, stews, and sandwiches