Pizza Panini Recipe

Name: Pizza Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf focaccia bread; 4 ounces thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese; 4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese; 4 ounces sliced pepperoni (turkey pepperoni may be substituted); 4 ounces sliced genoa salami; 1 thinly sliced red onion; 1 cup sliced black olives or 1 cup olive salad; 1 cup banana pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 small thinly sliced tomatoes; 1 -2 cup shredded lettuce; red wine vinaigrette, for drizzling (optional); olive oil, for drizzling; your favorite pizza sauce, warmed

Servings: persons

1 loaf focaccia bread
4 ounces thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese
4 ounces sliced pepperoni (turkey pepperoni may be substituted)
4 ounces sliced genoa salami
1 thinly sliced red onion
1 cup sliced black olives or 1 cup olive salad
1 cup banana pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 small thinly sliced tomatoes
1 -2 cup shredded lettuce
red wine vinaigrette, for drizzling (optional)
olive oil, for drizzling
your favorite pizza sauce, warmed

1
Cut the focaccia in 4 equal parts, slice each in half like sandwich bread.
2
Layer mozzarella, provolone & meats.
3
Sprinkle dried oregano on top.
4
Top with remaining slices of bread.
5
Preheat panini press or grill pan to medium heat.
6
Drizzle outside of top and bottom layers of bred with a bit of olive oil.
7
Place in panini or grill pan.
8
If using a panini press, heat approximately 5 minutes, or until cheese is melting and there are grill marks on the bread. If using a grill pan grill 2-3 minutes per side.
9
Removed from pan or press, to a plate. Open up sandwich and layer the vegetables, whichever you want, in whatever order you like. If desired, drizzle with vinaigrette.
10
Cut in half, serve with pizza sauce, for dipping.

239

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf focaccia bread, 4 ounces thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, 4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese, 4 ounces sliced pepperoni (turkey pepperoni may be substituted), and more.

Yes, Pizza Panini falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pizza Panini

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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