How to Make Deluxe Pizza Panini - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a hot, gooey pizza, with its perfect blend of crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, and melty cheese. And while traditional pizza certainly has its merits, sometimes you just want to mix things up a bit. That's where the Deluxe Pizza Panini comes in.

This mouthwatering recipe takes all the delicious flavors of a classic pizza and packs them into a convenient and portable panini. The result is a decadent, flavorful sandwich that's perfect ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons sliced fresh mushrooms
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 4 ciabatta rolls, split
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 8 slices hot Genoa salami
  • 8 slices roasted ham
  • 2 tablespoons diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped black olives
  • 4 leaves basil, chopped
  • 4 slices provolone cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches

  • Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat; add mushrooms and saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat to cool.
  • Preheat a panini press according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Spread an even layer of tomato sauce onto the cut sides of each ciabatta roll. Sprinkle equal amounts of garlic and oregano onto each roll. Place 2 salami slices side by side onto each roll; top each with 2 slices ham. Divide red onion, mushrooms, red pepper, olives, and basil between the 4 sandwiches and spread evenly atop the meats. Finish by topping with provolone cheese and sandwiching roll halves around the fillings.
  • Cook sandwiches on preheated panini press until there are dark brown grill marks on the bread, the cheese is melted, and the center is warm, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    652 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 111mg
    • Sodium: 2696mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 301mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 640mg