Deluxe Pizza Panini

Paninis make a boring sandwich a gourmet meal. Pizza is a classic dish and can also sometimes become routine. A grilled pizza panini is a creative way to jazz up the boring sandwich and predictable pizza. Great to heat up as leftovers also for lunch the next day!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 652 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat a panini press according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.