Panini Press Innovations (Printable)

Creative pressed sandwiches with crispy exteriors and melty fillings. Four delicious combinations ready in under 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Classic Caprese

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→ Turkey & Cranberry

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→ Mediterranean Veggie

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→ Spicy BBQ Chicken

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# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat your panini press according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - For each sandwich, lay out two slices of your chosen bread on a clean surface.
03 - Spread the appropriate sauce (pesto, cranberry sauce, hummus, or BBQ sauce) on the inner sides of both bread slices.
04 - Assemble each sandwich by layering the specified ingredients, distributing cheese, meats, vegetables, and greens evenly between the two bread slices.
05 - Close each sandwich and lightly brush the outer sides of the bread with olive oil or spread with softened butter.
06 - Place sandwiches in the preheated panini press. Cook for 4-6 minutes, or until the bread develops golden grill marks and becomes crisp, with the filling heated through and cheese melted.
07 - Remove sandwiches carefully using a spatula, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while hot and crisp.

# Expert Tips:

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  • You can throw together restaurant quality sandwiches in under five minutes
  • The combinations are endless once you know the basic formula
  • Crispy exteriors and melty interiors make every bite satisfying
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  • Overloading your sandwich prevents the heat from penetrating evenly
  • Letting pressed sandwiches rest for a minute before cutting keeps the fillings from oozing out
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  • Room temperature ingredients melt more evenly than cold ones
  • A light layer of sauce on both bread slices prevents dry bites
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