How to Make Panini Sandwiches - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love a good sandwich? A classic lunchtime staple, the sandwich can be packed with all your favorite ingredients and tailor-made to suit your taste buds. One such beloved sandwich variation is the panini. Hailing from Italy, the panini has become a popular choice in cafes and delis around the world. With its perfectly crispy exterior and oozy, melty interior, a panini sandwich is a delightful treat for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 4 Sister Schubert's Dinner Yeast Rolls, split
  • 4 slices roast turkey or ham
  • 4 slices Swiss, Monterey Jack, or Gruyere cheese
  • 8 small slices red onion
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves or several fresh basil leaves (Optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Butter
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 finely chopped sundried tomatoes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat grill pan or panini machine to medium heat.
  • Spread center of each roll with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise. Assemble sandwiches with remaining ingredients, except butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread small amount of butter on top and bottom of each roll; place sandwich either in pan on onto panini machine and grill. Cook 5 to 7 minutes.
  • (If using a pan, press sandwich down with a pan lid. Cook sandwiches about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until bread is toasted.)
  • For mayonnaise: whisk all ingredients together in small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Nutrition

    464 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 742mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 274mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 385mg