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Italian Panini With Hoagie Dressing using the Cuisinart Griddler

I think that the Cuisinart Griddler is one of the best kitchen appliances that I own. You’ll find me using it for everything from pancakes to burgers to these Italian panini with hoagie dressing. I think paninis come out spectacular on the Griddler. The bread gets perfectly crunchy and golden brown, like I love. The cheese gets nicely ooey and gooey. Of course, I love that too. All this in minutes with really easy cleanup. It’s impossible to go wrong with it. That’s why I love it! And this Italian Panini with Hoagie Dressing using the Cuisinart Griddler is just another example of the great (and crazy easy) sandwiches you can make with it!

Easy for the Win

The hoagie dressing adds a wonderful flavor to these Italian panini made using the Cuisinart Griddler. The dressing is a combination of oils, vinegars and spices. The dressing comes in a flavorful oil that adds even more flavor to the sandwiches that are already great thanks to great meats, cheese and breads.

We aren’t reinventing anything here. For that matter, we aren’t inventing anything either. We’re just making a sandwich. A really good sandwich, though. Maybe you’re intimidated by your Griddler. Well, don’t be. It really is easy. Make a sandwich or two and you’ll be sold on it. You’ll be searching for different breads, different dressings, and different meats to put on them. And different cheeses too!

Aldi for the Win

For the bread, meats and cheese my go-to place has become my local Aldi store. They have great breads and their deli meats are available at a great price. And they have a great variety of them too, so I never get bored with my paninis. They also have oils and vinegars and other stuff to make for some great dressings for your sandwiches.

Dietz & Watson, Hoagie Sandwich Dressing, 8oz…

Dietz & Watson, Hoagie Sandwich Dressing, 8oz…

Taking a break from paninis? Make a steak sandwich on your Cuisinart Griddler instead!

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Italian Panini With Hoagie Dressing using the Cuisinart Griddler

The hoagie dressing adds a wonderful flavor to these Italian panini.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword Griddler, sandwich

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 473kcal

Equipment

Cuisinart Griddler

Ingredients

4 slices Italian bread thicker is better
hoagie dressing to taste
4 slices Genoa salami
2 slices provolone cheese
6 slices hot salami or sandwich pepperoni
2 teaspoons vegetable oil or olive oil

Instructions

Preheat your Griddler with the dials set for high-heat panini griddles.
Set out the bread slices on a cutting board or countertop.
Sprinkle one side of each slice of bread with the dressing. Be heavy-handed or go light with it, it's up to you.
Top with the meats and cheese.
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 slicing (if desired) and serving.

Notes

Do not put a lot of pressure on the griddle lid while cooking as it will cause the meats and cheese to escape. Try to keep the lid level so that the tops of the sandwiches cook evenly.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Baked Italian Grinder Sandwich

I’m a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy. So when it comes to time to make a sandwich, I’m not looking for finger sandwiches. I want meats. And toppings. And lots of both. That’s why I make this baked Italian grinder sandwich. I’m not leaving the table hungry after this. I’m leaving happy. Real happy.

We Have The Meats

Load up your baked Italian grinder sandwich the meats and cheeses you like. I listed some of the ‘classic’ ones in the recipe. You do you. I like the hot Italian pack from Aldi but most grocery stores have a decent selection. You can go ‘not-so-Italian’ too if you want. Heck, bologna? You bet. Rotisserie chicken? Sure. You can’t go wrong with this salad. The dressing is great. The rest will follow.

We Have The Breads

This is not the time to grab some wimpy bread and make a sandwich. Wimpy bread can’t handle the toppings. That’s why its called wimpy. Nope, grab the largest thick loaf you can find. One that makes you grunt when you lift it. French bread and Italian breads are great. They have a crust that helps keep the sandwich together. The insides are soft. Tender. There’s holes too. Holes for sauces and drippings. That means more flavor in each bite. You aren’t getting that with some wimpy, floppy bread.

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

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Just Grate

Grate your own parmesan. It only takes a minute and it’s worth the time. I use a countertop grater. I just cut a chunk off a piece of fresh parmesan and drop it in to the grater. A few turns of the handle later I’ve got crazy fluffy, perfectly grated cheese!

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Also try my ham and cheese grinder.

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Baked Italian Grinder Sandwich

A perfectly-satisfying sandwich experience!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword baked, sandwich

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 701kcal

Author Inspired by a recipe from Easy Family Recipes