Oh you delicious, crunchy, dripping, yummy sandwich you! This roasted red pepper panini using the Cuisinart Griddler is just another reason my Griddler is right there on my countertop. Front and center. Used almost daily. Because in just minutes I can have a restaurant-quality sandwich for a fraction of the cost. Hot off the press. Perfect.
The World Is Your Panini
I tend to put Italian deli meats on my sandwiches. It’s not required. You can use your favorites. But I have found that makes this wonderful pack of Italian meats that also includes provolone cheese. It’s priced right and makes for fantastic sandwiches like this roasted red pepper panini using the Cuisinart Griddler. This isn’t rocket science, as they say. Just use good ingredients and you’ll have a great sandwich.
Just Leave It Be
After you place your sandwich on the hot griddle just leave it alone. Don’t go playing with it. Don’t turn it. Or flip it. Don’t open it to see what’s going on between the slices of bread. Just wait until the outsides get toasty crunchy brown. Then remove it. Then enjoy.
Also try an Italian panini with giardiniera relish.
Roasted Red Pepper Panini using the Cuisinart Griddler
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 slices Italian bread thicker is better
- 4 slices Genoa salami
- 6 slices hot salami or sandwich pepperoni
- 2 slices provolone cheese
- roasted red pepper to taste, cut into strips or chopped, patted dry
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil olive oil
- mayonnaise to taste, optional
Instructions
- Pre-heat your Griddler with the dials set for high-heat panini griddles.
- Set out the bread slices on a cutting board or counter top.
- Top with the meats and cheese.
- Top the sandwiches with the peppers.
- Add the top slices of bread to form the sandwiches.
- Brush the outsides of the bread slices with the oil.
- Transfer to the Griddler and close the lid. Cook until the bread is golden brown and crunchy.
- Remove and let cool slightly before opening to add mayonnaise to inside of top pieces of bread.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
