The weight from the top of the grill presses the sandwich perfectly, the heat is evenly distributed from both sides, and most importantly, there is no flipping required when using a panini press to make grilled cheese. However, it’s important to follow a few steps when using a panini press to make grilled cheese, such as using the right amount of cheese and fillings to ensure your sandwich doesn’t fall apart in the panini press.
Use a sturdy enough bread to withstand the heat and weight of the panini press. This is a basic recipe calling for bread, cheese, and butter or mayo, but feel free to enhance the sandwich as you like, using different types of cheese and add-ins like tomatoes and bacon.
There aren’t many things more satisfying than a grilled cheese sandwich, unless you’re making it in a panini press. I spread mayo on the bread before pressing, and it toasted up crunchy and delicious. I probably could have left it in the press longer, but I couldn’t wait to eat it. —Diana Andrews
- Drizzle olive oil on 1 side of each bread slice. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on other side of each slice. Arrange layers of ham, Cheddar cheese, tomato, and onion on top. …
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat; spray lightly with cooking spray. Place sandwich on grill pan; weigh it down with a heavy pan.
Panini Sandwich 4 Ways • Tasty Recipes
Grilled Panini Sandwich 🔗
Three different panini sandwiches perfect for lunch, a light meal or afternoon snack…
Prep: 10min
Total: 10min
Ingredients:
- For Nik’s Favourite:
- 2 slices 3-grain bread
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 slices Edam cheese
- 3 slices sliced turkey
- 1 slice tomato
- handful alfalfa sprouts
- ½ an avocado, sliced
- 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon pesto
- salt and pepper
Instruction:
- Set panini maker or skillet to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, stir together pesto and mayonnaise.
- Lay slices of bread on a piece of parchment paper and lightly butter one side of each. Flip slices over.
- On one slice, add in order: a slice of cheese, the turkey, tomato, salt and pepper, alfalfa sprouts and avocado, then finish with the second slice of cheese.
- Spread the pesto mayonnaise inside the second slice of bread. Close the sandwich up, place on the panini maker or skillet, and grill for 5 minutes. If using a skillet, flip the sandwich over at the 3 minute mark and grill for an additional 2 minutes.
- Cut in half and serve immediately. Garnish with a pickle.
FAQ
What can you cook on a panini grill?
It only takes a few minutes to make quesadillas for the kids as a quick lunch and as a great way to calm and quiet them during the lazy summer days…. French toast…. Burgers…. Vegetables…. Bacon…. Omelettes…. Hash Browns…. Croutons….
How do you use a panini grill?
The best bread to use for panini sandwiches is focaccia, ciabatta, or a whole-grain baguette. Sourdough bread shouldn’t be used because it flattens out and becomes dry when grilled, and it doesn’t grill as well.
What is usually in a panini?
The bread is cut horizontally and filled with deli ingredients such as cheese, ham, mortadella, salami, or other food, and is frequently served warm after having been pressed by a warming grill.