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Pizza Panini Easy Recipes

These Pizza Panini easy recipes bring all the flavors of a cheesy, toasty pizza into a crispy sandwich. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer desserts easy recipes, dinner recipes, easy recipes, food receipt easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 8 slices Italian bread or ciabatta
  • 4 tablespoons pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 16 slices pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Preheat a panini press or skillet over medium heat.
  2. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
  3. Spread pizza sauce on the unbuttered side of half the bread slices.
  4. Top with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, olives (if using), and Italian seasoning.
  5. Place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered side out.
  6. Grill in the panini press or skillet until bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, onions, or green peppers.