Four creative pressed sandwich combinations featuring caprese, turkey cranberry, Mediterranean veggie, and spicy BBQ chicken options.
# Ingredient List:
→ Classic Caprese
01 - 8 slices sourdough or ciabatta bread
02 - 4 tbsp basil pesto
03 - 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
04 - 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
05 - Fresh basil leaves
06 - Olive oil, for brushing
→ Turkey & Cranberry
07 - 8 slices multigrain bread
08 - 4 oz sliced turkey breast
09 - 4 tbsp cranberry sauce
10 - 4 slices Swiss cheese
11 - Baby spinach leaves
12 - Butter, for spreading
→ Mediterranean Veggie
13 - 8 slices focaccia or rustic bread
14 - 1 small eggplant, sliced and grilled
15 - 1 small zucchini, sliced and grilled
16 - 1 roasted red pepper, sliced
17 - 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
18 - 4 tbsp hummus
19 - Olive oil, for brushing
→ Spicy BBQ Chicken
20 - 8 slices sourdough or country bread
21 - 1 cup cooked shredded chicken breast
22 - 4 tbsp BBQ sauce
23 - 4 slices pepper jack cheese
24 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
25 - Butter, for spreading
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your panini press according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - For each sandwich, lay out two slices of your chosen bread.
03 - Spread sauces (e.g., pesto, cranberry sauce, hummus, BBQ sauce) on the inner sides of the bread.
04 - Layer fillings as listed for each combination, distributing cheese, meats, vegetables, and greens evenly.
05 - Close each sandwich and lightly brush the outer sides of the bread with olive oil or spread with butter.
06 - Place sandwiches in the panini press. Cook for 4–6 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crisp and the filling is heated through.
07 - Remove, slice, and serve hot.
