Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Deluxe Pizza Panini recipe. This scrumptious panini combines all the flavors of a deluxe pizza in a crispy, grilled sandwich. Perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of Italian bread
- 1/2 cup of marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup of sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup of sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup of sliced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup of sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup of sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Directions
- Preheat a panini press or grill pan over medium heat.
- Brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil.
- Place two slices of bread, oil side down, on a clean work surface.
- Top each slice with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, olives, bell pepper, red onion, mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese.
- Place the remaining bread slices on top, oil side up.
- Place the sandwiches in the panini press or grill pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Slice each sandwich in half and serve hot. Enjoy your Deluxe Pizza Panini!
Interesting Facts
Panini is the Italian word for 'sandwich'.
The first panini press was invented in Italy in the 1970s.
Panini can be made with a variety of fillings, making them a versatile and customizable meal option.