The panini press was easily the best machine ever invented. A normal sandwich? Nah, man – let’s press it.
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Check out these killer panini recipes that are way better than any cold sandwich.
1. The Bacon & Guacamole Panini
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The breakfast of champions you’ll want to get out of bed for. Get it here.
2. The PB&J Panini
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Your favorite childhood snack has emerged from puberty hotter than ever. Try it out here.
3. The Caprese Panini
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‘Cause baby, you’re so classic. This recipe will never let you down.
5. Dark Chocolate, Raspberry and Brie Panini
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The most decadent of all paninis. Create this beautiful masterpiece with this recipe.
6. Peanut Butter and Bacon Panini
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Because DAMN. Check out the recipe for this beaut.
7. The Pizza Panini
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When you can’t decide what you want for lunch, why not just have it all?
8. Bacon, Ham and Cheese Panini
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Double the meat, double the fun. Get this recipe and 7 other variations here.
9. The Strawberry Nutella Panini
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Treat yo self, you’ve earned it. Get this sweet recipe right here.
10. The Green Panini
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Because global warming sucks, but a warm panini sure doesn’t. Go green with this recipe.
11. BL(ae)T
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Because everything tastes better with avocado and a fried egg. Get this recipe here.
12. The S’mores Panini
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Take your camping trip to a whole new level with this take on the classic bonfire snack.
13. Red Pepper, Pesto and Grilled Cheese Panini
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So many flavors in your mouth. Learn how to concoct this baby here.
14. The Liz Lemon Panini
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This night cheese panini will 30 Rock your world. Trust me, you want to go to there.
16. The Red, Wheat & Blue Panini
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Feeling a bit patriotic? Your pursuit of happiness (and the perfect lunch) ends here with this blueberry, raspberry, and white chocolate panini.
17. The Fall Panini
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After an exhausting day of apple picking, grab a Pumpkin Spice Latte to drink alongside this almond butter, apple and goat cheese panini.