Tonys Cheese Steak Panini Recipes

CHEESESTEAK PANINI

Steps:

• Prepare and cut vegetables.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10" to 12" skillet to medium heat.
• Add onion and green bell pepper and cook until they begin to soften, then add the mushrooms.
• Season with salt and pepper and allow them to caramelize while continuing to stir.
• Once they are cooked remove from the pan and set aside. Do not clean pan so you can keep the seasoning.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil to the same pan to medium high heat. Add thinly sliced steak to pan, season with salt & pepper and let sit for about 4 to 5 minutes before stirring so the meat can brown.
• After 4 to 5 minutes begin to stir and cook until fully cooked about 1 to 2 more minutes.
• Once the meat is cooked, drain grease from the pan into a strainer and then return the meat, onions, bell pepper and mushrooms back to pan and stir to mix.
• Heat up panini press.
• Butter the outside of the San Luis Sourdough bread and lay butter side down on panini press.
• Add meat mixture and 2 slices of white American cheese over top the meat.
• Add the 2nd slice of sourdough bread to the top of cheese with butter side facing out and close press gently so the sandwich presses together.
• Cook for a few minutes until the cheese is soft and the bread is a crispy golden brown color.
• Remove from press and enjoy!

CHEESE STEAK PANINI WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly until caramel colored. Salt to taste. Spoon caramelized onions into a small dish and set aside. Add the sliced steak to the skillet and saute to heat through.
• To assemble spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Divide the onions, meat and cheese between the two sandwiches. Top with remaining bread.
• Heat a panini press or pan on medium-low and lightly grease with olive oil. Cook panini until bread is lightly browned and cheese is melted. Slice in half and serve immediately.

CHEESESTEAK PANINI

Steps:

• Saute the vegetables in half the butter on a stove top griddle until soft, then top with the thinly sliced steaks, cooking until cooked through, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place cheese on bread with steak and veggie mix and top with peppers or pickles if you like.
• Place bread slices together, butter each outer side and place on a panini maker, George Foreman grill, or griddle with bacon press.
• Grill sandwich until outside is crisp and golden, turning if you make it on the stove top griddle.

RIB EYE STEAK PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat a panini maker.
• For the vegetables: In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onions, peppers, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the vegetables and set aside.
• For the steak: In the same skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the steak and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the steak is cooked through to desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes.
• For the panini: Spoon 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce onto the bottom of each roll. Add the arugula and top with the cooked vegetables. Arrange the steak on the vegetables and place a slice of cheese on top. Place the tops on the rolls and cook in a panini maker until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.

TONY'S SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread one bottom of roll with mustard. Top with salami, cheese, and peppers. Cover with top of roll.

SHEET-PAN PARTY PANINIS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Pour half of the melted butter onto a large sheet tray, brushing it across the entire surface.
• Shingle 12 slices of the bread onto the sheet pan, making sure each slice overlaps and the bread reaches the edges.
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Place any fillings you choose onto the bread. You can mix and match any flavor combos you prefer!
• For the ham and cheese sandwich, place 2 slices of cheddar cheese on the bread, four slices of ham, and 2 more slices of cheddar cheese.
• For the chicken-bacon-ranch sandwich, place the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 3 bacon slices, grilled chicken slices, and ranch dressing on the bread.
• For the roast beef and onion sandwich, sprinkle on the shredded cheddar cheese, sliced roast beef, and half of the sautéed onions.
• For the cheesesteak sandwich, add the provolone cheese, grilled steak, sautéed onions, and sautéed peppers.
• For the turkey-bacon-avocado sandwich, add the shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced turkey, 3 slices of bacon, and the avocado.
• For the tomato basil mozzarella, add the sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomato, 3 tomato slices, salt, pepper, and chopped basil.
• After all your fillings are in place, shingle another 12 slices of bread on top of the fillings.
• Brush the bread with the remaining melted butter.
• Place a second sheet pan over all the sandwiches and press down. Place heavy objects that can withstand oven heat, such as heavy pots or pans, on top of the pan to press the sandwiches.
• Bake the sheet pan for 20 minutes or until the fillings have warmed through.
• Remove the heavy objects and the top sheet pan, and bake the pressed sandwiches for another 20 minutes or until the bread turns golden brown and crisps up.
• Remove the sandwiches from the oven, carefully flip the tray onto a large cutting board, and slice squares of sandwiches.
• Enjoy!

DOUBLE-CHEESE BEEF PANINI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, blue cheese, horseradish and pepper; set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender., Spread mayonnaise mixture over one side of each slice of bread. On four slices, layer one piece of cheese, two slices of roast beef, sauteed onion and another piece of cheese; top with remaining bread., Spread butter over both sides of sandwiches. Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 2-3 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted.

TONY LUKE'S AUTHENTIC PHILLY CHEESESTEAK

Steps:

• Try to get thin butcher cut Rib Eye. It is much easier than doing it yourself.
• Tony Luke fresh bakes his rolls. Make rolls out of fresh baked French bread so they hold up better if you're not making your own.
• Fry 1/4 to 1/3 pound of the meat on a griddle, moving it as it cooks. It should stay moist, but be thoroughly cooked through. It should have a gray tinge to it.
• Heat Cheese Whiz and keep warm.
• Saute a handful of the onions in oil or butter on the grill.
• Open a roll and grill it till lightly browned.
• Assemble the sandwiches: roll, slather cheese on one side. Top with sauteed onion. Place meat on the other side and close the sandwich.
• Serve immediately.