Spicy Muffuletta Panini Recipes

MUFFULETTA PANINI

Steps:

• To make the olive salad, combine all the ingredients in a bowl. If possible, let the mixture sit for at least 2 hours so the flavors can meld together.
• To make the panini, preheat a panini press on medium high heat.
• Spread the outer edges of the Italian sandwich bread with the softened butter, then spread a spoonful of the olive salad on the inside of each piece of bread. Place two slices of cheese on top of the olive salad on each piece of bread. Then layer on a couple slices of mortadella, genoa salami, and deli ham. Close the sandwich and place on the panini press.
• Press the lid of the panini maker down firmly, and cook the sandwich for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Serve and enjoy!

MUFFALETTA PANINI

Steps:

• To make Olive Salad, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until needed.
• Heat a Panini Grill (or a skillet or griddle).
• For each sandwich, Brush the outsides of bread with olive oil and spread olive salad on the inside of both pieces of bread.
• Layer desired amount of cheese and meats. Place one assembled sandwich at a time in the Panini press and cook until bread is crispy and cheese is melted. Slice in half to serve.

MUFFALLETTA PANINI

Steps:

• HEAT panini grill.
• COMBINE olives and dressing.
• FILL bread slices with cheese, turkey, tomatoes and olive mixture. Spread outside of sandwich with mayo.
• GRILL 5 min. or until golden brown.
• Take Along: If packing this sandwich as part of a school or office lunch, assemble sandwich as directed but spread the mayo on the inside of the sandwich and do not grill the sandwich. Place sandwich in airtight container and refrigerate until ready to pack in an insulated lunch bag before heading out the door.
• Use Your Skillet: If you don't have a panini grill, cook sandwich in skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.

MUFFULETTA PANINI

Steps:

• Brush both sides of bread lightly with butter.
• Layer 4 slices cheese over four of the slices of bread.
• Top with olive salad, ham, mortadella, salami, remaining cheese and bread.
• Cook sandwiches in a preheated panini press until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes.
• Note: Sandwiches may be cooked in a preheated ridged grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Place a heavy skillet on top of sandwiches to flatten; cook 3 minutes. Turn; replace skillet and continue to cook 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.