Lifestyle
By Ali Barzyk at University of Michigan
August is NationalPanini Month, meaning it’s time to bring out the panini press that’s been sitting in the way back of your cabinet for the past year. Oh, yeah, you totally forgot you had one of those. You can use a panini pressso many different ways– anything fromgrilling veggies and fruits, to making perfect quesadillas, and even assembling the best burritos.
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However, this month, our focus is to make panini sandwiches – everything from sweet to salty, including ingredients you wouldn’t ever think to try. The 31 recipes listed below are categorized by breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, so there’s really no reason to miss out on a panini for any meal. Let’s get grillin’.
Breakfast
1. Bacon & EggPanini
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A quick fix for thatearly morning class or internship.
2. Banana PB Wafflenini
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Because when did a peanut butter-banana-waffle combo ever sound bad to anyone?
3.Breakfast Bistro Panini
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Layer bacon, eggs, brie, apples, and spinach for a well-rounded breakfast sandwich.
4. Veggie Hummus English MuffinPanini
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Who knew there were so many ways to make English muffins?
5. Almond Plum RicottaPanini
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Make your own jam from fresh plums, or use sweet plum preserves.
#SpoonTip: A small serving of lemon juice will add more taste to the almond and the ricotta.
6. Peach, Fontina & BaconPanini
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This panini features sweet peach and savory bacon, balanced withbutteryfontina cheese.
Lunch
7. Kale, Garlic & CheddarPanini
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Like a grilled cheese, but with kale (so a very trendy grilled cheese).
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Whoever woke up and said ham and apple could be really special together – was a genius.
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This one is atributeto ourchildhood, but usinga panini press makes ussound so adult, right?
10. Greenini
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All green errythang.
11. Crunchy GranolaPanini
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Sourdough, sharp cheddar, hummus, alfalfa sprouts and sesame sticks. Are we outta the woods yet?
12. Avocadelicious Cubanini
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A Cuban-style turkey and avocado sandwich.
Dinner
13. Lemon-Basil Grilled CheesePanini
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The title soundslike something out ofyour great aunt’s backyard garden, so it must be good.
14. Spinach ArtichokePanini
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Follow this recipe, but use a panini press instead of a frying pan.
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Oh baby.
16. Chicken, Brie, Fig & ArugulaPanini
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Once you realize how easy this one is, those fancyrestaurant chefs won’t seem sospecial after all.
17. Pizza Panini
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What’s a list without pizza? Goahead and customize it with your favorite toppings, too.
18. Leonardo DiCapreseo
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The name is almostbetter than the actual panini – almost.
19. Turkey, Brie, Pear & Cherry ChipotlePanini
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A sweet, but lightly bitter sandwichthat almost resembles a Thanksgiving feast.
20. Chipotle Chicken, Bacon & RanchPanini
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ThinkSunday football games or late Saturday nights.
21. Margherita Panini
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It only takes five ingredients to get the taste of a Margherita pizza right in your own kitchen.
22. Rustic OverloadPanini
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Black bean, Lemon Colby, sharp cheddar, and ham – for the lovers of cheese and meat.
Dessert
23. Nutella Banana MarshmallowPanini
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Another great combination that includes banana and excludes only the haters of deliciousness.
24. Strawberry NutellaPanini
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“Don’t need noman-ini.” Pair with Ben & Jerry’s for a Netflix Friday night.
25. Blueberry White ChocolatePanini
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White chocolate might not be for everyone, but this panini definitely is.
26. S’moresPanini
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I’ll have s’more paninis, please.
27. Peaches & Creme Pound Cake Panini
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Is it a cake or is it a panini? Unclear, but clear on the fact that it’s mouthwatering.
28. Blueberry MascarponePanini
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BRB, quick trip to Paris.
29. Apple Pienini
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Sweet summer apple with Mascarpone and brown sugar.
30. Apple Pumpkin SpicePanini
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Sounds a lot likeyour basic Starbucks drink, but it’s just so much more.
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America’s birthday might be in July, but who says you can’t celebrate it all summer long?
There you have it. If you find yourself bored during the finaldog days of summer, try these recipes to get your panini fix. You can also mix and match these ingredients to create endless sandwich possibilities.
Pani-need more? Find ’em here:
- 5 Paninis to Make Yourself During Midterms
- 6 Amazingly Simple Things to Make on a Panini Press
- 8 Ways to Amp Up Your Grilled Cheese
