MINIATURE MEATBALL PANINI
These mini meatball sandwiches can be prepared in advance; simply bake, cool, and freeze them in airtight plastic bags. To serve, thaw and reheat in the oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes.From the book "Lucinda's Rustic Italian Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 8 to 10 appetizer servings (56 pieces)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a food processor or blender, process the ends of the loaf of bread to fine breadcrumbs, about 1/2 cup. Set the remaining bread aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, meat, egg, cheeses, parsley, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs. Mix with your hands to combine well.
- Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch balls and reserve on a baking sheet. Lay 2 slices of bread on work surface. Butter one side of each piece. Place 4 meatballs on the buttered surface of the slice of bread. Top with a second slice of bread, buttered side down, and press firmly to adhere. Use a serrated knife to cut the crusts from the bread. Bake the crusts separately for a "chef's treat." Repeat with the remaining meatballs and bread. This process can be done assembly-line style, lining up slices of buttered bread and assembling a number at a time. Prepare 2 baking sheets at a time if possible.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat, if necessary, until all sandwiches are cooked. Remove from the pan and cool. Serve slightly warm.
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[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I used a mixture of ground beef and pork and they were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Bruce Dennis
[email protected]I have made these meatballs several times and they are always a hit. I have used different types of ground meat and they have always turned out great.
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[email protected]These were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I will add some more sauce next time.
Shaimaa Khattab
[email protected]I love these meatballs! They are so easy to make and they are always a crowd-pleaser. I have made them with ground beef, ground turkey, and ground pork and they are always delicious.
Hameza Jemal
[email protected]These were a great way to use up some leftover meatballs. I added some chopped onion and green pepper to the meatballs and they were delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Jayantha Jayalath
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. I used a mixture of ground beef and pork and they were so flavorful.
AmariZ
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I used a mixture of ground beef and pork and they were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Alexis Gelin
[email protected]I have made these meatballs several times and they are always a hit. I have used different types of ground meat and they have always turned out great.
Dughu Mane SA
[email protected]These were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I will add some more sauce next time.
Nana Kwesi
[email protected]I love these meatballs! They are so easy to make and they are always a crowd-pleaser. I have made them with ground beef, ground turkey, and ground pork and they are always delicious.
Gaming RedoY FF 71
[email protected]These were a great way to use up some leftover meatballs. I added some chopped onion and green pepper to the meatballs and they were delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Saadi Baig
[email protected]I made these for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. I used a mixture of ground beef and pork and they were so flavorful.
Dianne Mercado
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they were delicious! I used ground turkey and they turned out great. I will definitely be making these again.