Italian Panini Burger Recipe

Name: Italian Panini Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian sausage, removed from casings; 500 g panini bread (4 Panini); 3/4 cup sweet onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3/4 cup tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup sweet green pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped or 3/4 teaspoon dry basil; 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional); salt & pepper; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1 lb hot Italian sausage, removed from casings
500 g panini bread (4 Panini)
3/4 cup sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3/4 cup tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup sweet green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped or 3/4 teaspoon dry basil
1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)
salt & pepper
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Form the Italian sausage into 4 rectangular patties.
2
Over medium heat pan fry the patties, brown one side flip, cover with lid and continue cooking until done (apprx 5 min per side), set aside keep warm or
3
if your pan is large enough when you flip the patties add the onions & garlic, then the peppers and finish cooking all at once - otherwise follow along as suggested.
4
Remove any excess grease from the pan.
5
Meanwhile combine Onions and garlic.
6
Add onions & garlic to pan and cook until they are well browned. Apprx 8 minutes
7
Add peppers, tomatoes, basil & pine nuts cook 4 minutes.
8
Lightly Paint one side of the Panini bread with oilive oil.
9
Place a burger & 1/4 on the pepper mixture on 1/2 of the uncoated side of the panini, sprinkle with 1/4 of the parmesan, fold in half.
10
Grill in a fry pan (apprx 3 minutes per side or until as crisp and golden as you like it) Brown one side then the other .
11
An alternative method is to lay the panini flat, brown it & then add the patty & peppers etc.
12
Or use your grill and brown both sides at once with the filling already inside.
13
Serve with a nice green salad.

371

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb hot Italian sausage, removed from casings, 500 g panini bread (4 Panini), 3/4 cup sweet onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Panini Burger falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Panini Burger

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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