A panini is basically a toasted and thinly pressed sandwich. I have a panini press/griddle thing. If you don't have one you can use 2 saute pans and some cans. Put one saute pan on the heat and put sandwich in, then place other saute pan on top and put cans in it to weigh it down. Make sure the "structure" is stable and won't fall over. After about 1-2 min the side of the sandwich that is closest to the heat should be browned. Flip the sandwich and re-assemble "structure" Brown other side for about 1 minute and then it's done. I love this technique because it warms up everything in the sandwich and melts the cheese
I used ingredients that I had in my fridge so feel free to use whatever you think would make a good sandwich from whatever you have ex: turkey and cheese, veggie sandwich with peppers, onions, and cheese. You can use flavored breads or different roll shapes. Just get creative because there are endless options!
Ingredients:
flavored mayo (about a tablespoon of mayo with pinches of chili flake, onion and garlic powder added. This isn't necessary, just flavorful)
Piece of leftover steak cut really thin
1/2 scallion sliced fine (or use caramelized onions)
1 piece swiss cheese
handful of shredded lettuce
2 pieces of white bread
Directions:
1. Spread thin layer of mayo on each slice of bread.
2. Put a slice of cheese on one side and layer beef on other slice so it's an even layer.
3. Sprinkle a few scallions on top of steak then finish with the handful of lettuce.
4. Close sandwich and grill on panini press or using method above.
5. Serve with chips and a pickle or with some french fries and coleslaw.
(drool) btw, i went over to a professor's house last night for a dinner. and i made some homemade mayo with them and it was AMAZING. first time doing it and i don't think i can ever go back to the jarred thing. it was a garlic mayo and it was just super flavorful. would work really well with this steak panini. i can show you the recipe when i get home if you're interested.
ReplyDeletethat sounds soooo good! Did they make it from like oil and eggs? I want you to show it to me!!
ReplyDeleteyes we made it from scratch from oil and eggs!!! if you have a food processor, it's super easy. i honestly want a food processor so bad right now, it's not even funny. i also feel like people on the food network are using them more often too. it seems like giada and ina always use them and they're also my favorite two shows to get recipe ideas from. it's so frustrating!
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