Jun 09 2026
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Panini Recipe

Inspired by Mondo
Time30m
Serves2

A platter of our panini sandwiches. Choose from Chicken Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella, Tuna, Roast Beef, Combo or any Parmigiana Panini.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Pesto Panini

Fresh Mozzarella Panini

Tuna Panini

Roast Beef Panini

Combo Panini

Parmigiana Panini

Method

Chicken Pesto Panini

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Grill the chicken breast until fully cooked. Let it rest, then slice it thinly.

  2. 2

    Spread Pesto

    Spread pesto sauce on one slice of ciabatta bread.

  3. 3

    Add Ingredients

    Layer the sliced chicken and fresh mozzarella on top of the pesto.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Panini

    Top with another slice of ciabatta bread, press down lightly.

  5. 5

    Grill the Panini

    Brush the outside of the bread with olive oil and grill on a panini press until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Fresh Mozzarella Panini

  1. 6

    Prepare Ingredients

    Slice fresh mozzarella and tomatoes.

  2. 7

    Layer Ingredients

    On one slice of ciabatta, layer fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, and basil leaves.

  3. 8

    Drizzle Balsamic

    Drizzle with balsamic glaze.

  4. 9

    Assemble the Panini

    Cover with another slice of ciabatta bread, pressing down gently.

  5. 10

    Grill the Panini

    Brush the outside with olive oil and grill until golden and cheese is melting.

Tuna Panini

  1. 11

    Prepare Tuna Mixture

    In a bowl, combine canned tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and diced celery.

  2. 12

    Spread Tuna Mixture

    Spread the tuna mixture evenly on one slice of ciabatta bread.

  3. 13

    Assemble the Panini

    Top with another slice of ciabatta bread.

  4. 14

    Grill the Panini

    Brush the outside with olive oil and grill until golden brown.

Roast Beef Panini

  1. 15

    Layer Roast Beef

    On one slice of ciabatta, layer sliced roast beef and provolone cheese.

  2. 16

    Spread Horseradish

    Spread horseradish sauce over the cheese.

  3. 17

    Assemble the Panini

    Top with another slice of ciabatta bread.

  4. 18

    Grill the Panini

    Brush the outside with olive oil and grill until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted.

Combo Panini

  1. 19

    Layer Meats and Cheese

    On one slice of ciabatta, layer salami, capicola, and provolone cheese.

  2. 20

    Assemble the Panini

    Top with another slice of ciabatta bread.

  3. 21

    Grill the Panini

    Brush the outside with olive oil and grill until crispy and cheese is melted.

Parmigiana Panini

  1. 22

    Prepare the Filling

    If using eggplant or chicken, ensure it is breaded and cooked.

  2. 23

    Layer Marinara and Cheese

    On one slice of ciabatta, add the breaded filling, marinara sauce, and top with shredded mozzarella.

  3. 24

    Assemble the Panini

    Cover with another slice of ciabatta bread.

  4. 25

    Grill the Panini

    Brush the outside with olive oil and grill until the bread is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.

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