20 Paninis To Make When Your Usual Sandwich Gets Boring (2024)

This is our absolute fave panini combo (pesto on everything, please!), but feel free to change it up for whatever sauce you've got kicking around.

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Kale takes pesto to a whole new level, making this panini insanely delicious (and extra stuffed!).

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Our Cuban sandwich is of the South Floridian variety, without salami. But we don't need it in this case: along with layers of ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard, there's also the super juicy slow-roasted pork loin that we marinate for 2 hours in a citrus blend.

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Grilled chicken meets B.L.A.T (the A stands for avocado) in this killer sandwich—the tangy chipotle honey mayo is next level.

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There's an ENTIRE bunch of leafy green kale in this grilled cheese. Thanks to a quick braise in sweet and spicy apple cider vinegar, it reduces considerably, transforming into dark lacquered greens with just the right amount of tang.

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Argentinian chimichurri sauce gives your average steak sandwich an herby upgrade.

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A good reuben should be loaded—and we can assure you that this one is! Not only is built on one of the best of all sandwich breads, rye of course, but it balances the salty, cured corned beef with tart sauerkraut and mild, almost creamy melted Swiss. And don't get us started on Russian dressing.

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Zucchini might be an unexpected addition to the classic BLT, but we promise, the flavor is on point.

Get the "BZT" Panini with Mozzarella, Bacon, Grilled Zucchini, and Tomato recipe.

Stack up all the components of an antipasto platter for a sandwich that's molto bene. Pesto here takes this sandwich to new heights— use store-bought or make your own.

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More than a grilled cheese but not quite a club, this simple sandwich hits all the right notes.

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This is how to turn your favorite antipasto platter into one of the most amazing grilled cheese sandwiches you'll ever have. Olives and pepperoncinis are surprisingly delightful in here!

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Truly what is a waffle iron but a funny-shaped panini press? If you love the crispy cheesy bits of grilled cheeses (and who doesn't?!) you gotta try this genius waffle iron hack.

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A patty melt is basically a better version of the humble burger. Ground beed gets shaped to fit the rye bread, then it gets topped with plenty of Swiss cheese and caramelized onions. Yum!

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Granny smith and pink lady apples are the surprise PERFECT complement to smoky bacon and sharp cheddar.

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Be warned: this recipe might ruin you for the classic BLT.

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Feta, kalamata olives, and roasted red peppers all held together with cheesy mozzarella and toasty bread? Yes please!

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When crushing your graham crackers, don’t go too crazy. Some bigger bits will provide a nice crunch to the whole melty, messy situation.

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A classic BLT doesn't need much to be good, but we added some special ingredients anyway! Here we really elevate the bacon by brushing it with maple syrup and a little cayenne pepper, and spice up the mayo with some chili powder and paprika for a little kick.

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This ham sandwich is great for many reasons: it's got a beautiful golden crust (thanks mayo!), a quick and simple honey mustard sauce, and briny pickles for crunch.

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Tuna lovers! Meet your ultimate sandwich. With just the right amount of crunch, melty cheddar cheese, and a couple good slices of tomato, you might even convert a tuna hater.

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