EASY ITALIAN GRILLED SANDWICHES

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Assemble this muffuletta-inspired pressed sandwich late-morning, then wrap it in foil and put it under a heavy skillet for at least an hour to let the flavors meld. After a spell on the grill or in the oven to melt the cheese, simply cut and pass the panini around the table.

Provided by Shira Bocar

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes     Sandwich Recipes

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf ciabatta (1 pound)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
1/2 cup olive tapenade
4 ounces sliced provolone
8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella (such as Polly-O), thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced roasted red peppers
1 jar (12 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
4 ounces thinly sliced spicy salami
2 cups baby arugula

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Split bread horizontally; scoop out soft interior and reserve for croutons or breadcrumbs (see cook's note). Brush inside of each bread half with oil. Bake, cut-side up, until toasted, about 7 minutes. Let cool completely. Spread tapenade on bottom half of bread; add provolone and mozzarella. Top with peppers, artichokes, and salami. Scatter top with arugula. Top with other bread half; press to sandwich.
  • Wrap tightly with foil. Place a heavy skillet on top; weigh down with canned goods. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
  • Preheat a grill to medium, or oven to 375°F. Transfer wrapped sandwich to grill and cover (or transfer to oven); cook, flipping once, until cheese begins to melt and bread is crisp, about 20 minutes. Remove foil, slice, and serve.

Yusra Atif
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This sandwich is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Mr Trap
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this sandwich. The grilled vegetables were so flavorful and the pesto added a nice touch.


Tonya Johnson
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This sandwich was the perfect lunch for a hot summer day. It was light and refreshing, and the grilled vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Khan Rashid
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I'm always looking for new grilled sandwich recipes and this one is a keeper! It's easy to make and so delicious.


Dee Addae
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I made this sandwich for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Alexander Adadevoh
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This sandwich was a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted delicious.


Puspanjali Kunwar
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I followed the recipe exactly and my sandwich turned out great! My family loved it.


Nevin Davids
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This sandwich was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Kami Awan
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I'm not a big fan of grilled vegetables, but I loved this sandwich! The pesto really made the dish.


ASHEKUR143
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This sandwich was easy to make and so flavorful. I loved the combination of grilled vegetables and pesto. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Titus Kiptoo
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I made this sandwich for lunch today and it was so good! The vegetables were grilled perfectly and the pesto added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


PONCE
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This Italian grilled sandwich was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the grilled vegetables, melted cheese, and pesto were perfect together. I will definitely be making this again.