“Classic” Italian Panini

Name: “Classic” Italian Panini
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 8 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter; 1 small ciabatta bread, split in half; 2 slices provolone cheese; 2 slices deli sliced Black Forest Ham; 2 slices deli sliced genoa salami; 2 slices deli sliced roasted turkey breast; Sliced tomato, for topping; Shredded lettuce, for topping; Red onion, thinly sliced, for topping; Banana peppers, sliced, for topping; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Italian dressing; Salt and pepper (to taste); Salt and pepper (to taste); dill pickle spear to serve on the side

Preparation info

Servings:
1
sandwich

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
10 min

Appears in

Smashed

By Adam Walton and Brett Walton

Published 2023

About

The Panini originated in Italy, so we felt it necessary to include a classic Italian. Also, we wanted an excuse to share this mouth-watering sandwich! The toppings listed here are our preferences. Feel free to dress the sandwich to your liking.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter
1 small ciabatta bread, split in half

Europe
Americas
Italy
United States
Sandwich

Method

Turn the griddle on to medium/low heat (300 to 325°F [150°C to 170°C]).
While the griddle is coming up to temperature, spread the butter on the inside slices of the ciabatta bread.
Lay the bread butter-side down on the griddle.
Once the bread is lightly browned, pull the top slice of bread and set aside. Turn the bottom slice over and begin