Easy Homemade Panini Without a Panini Press
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
533 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Easy Homemade Panini Without a Panini Press
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Perfectly cooked panini without a panini press, crunchy and toasted on the outside, warm, gooey, and cheesy on the inside!
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Ingredients
Garlic Aioli
- 1/4 cup (56g) mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove pressed
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Panini
- 1 loaf French bread
- 4 ounces chicken or turkey deli meat
- 4 lices cheese of choice
- 1 tomato optional
- 1 to 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Aioli
- In a small bowl, mix aioli ingredients together. Set aside.
Panini
- Cut bread into four even sections and slice those in half from end to end.
- Spread aioli on both sides of bread and assemble sandwiches with meat, cheese, and optional tomato.
- Give each sandwich a little press with the palm of your hands to flatten slightly.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat for a minute or two, so it has time to heat fully.
- While skillet is heating, butter the bottoms of two of the sandwiches and place into the hot pan.
- Place a heavy piece of cookware over the panini (cast iron works great for thiand press down firmly. Allow to cook for 1 to 2 minutes until golden and crunchy.
- Butter the tops of the panini and flip. Set cookware back on top, pressing down to flatten further. Cook for a minute or so and remove from heat.
- Repeat with the other two panini. Slice diagonally if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
533kcal
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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