August is National Panini Month, meaning it’s time to bring out the panini press that’s been sitting in the way back of your cabinet for the past year. Oh, yeah, you totally forgot you had one of those. You can use a panini press so many different ways – anything from grilling veggies and fruits, to making perfect quesadillas, and even assembling the best burritos.

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However, this month, our focus is to make panini sandwiches – everything from sweet to salty, including ingredients you wouldn’t ever think to try. The 31 recipes listed below are categorized by breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, so there’s really no reason to miss out on a panini for any meal. Let’s get grillin’.

Breakfast

1. Bacon & Egg Panini

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A quick fix for that early morning class or internship.

2. Banana PB Wafflenini

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Because when did a peanut butter-banana-waffle combo ever sound bad to anyone?

3. Breakfast Bistro Panini

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Layer bacon, eggs, brie, apples, and spinach for a well-rounded breakfast sandwich.

4. Veggie Hummus English Muffin Panini

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Who knew there were so many ways to make English muffins?

5. Almond Plum Ricotta Panini

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Make your own jam from fresh plums, or use sweet plum preserves.

#SpoonTip: A small serving of lemon juice will add more taste to the almond and the ricotta.

6. Peach, Fontina & Bacon Panini

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This panini features sweet peach and savory bacon, balanced with buttery fontina cheese.

Lunch

7. Kale, Garlic & Cheddar Panini

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Like a grilled cheese, but with kale (so a very trendy grilled cheese).

8. Fried Ham, Cheddar & Apple Panini

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Whoever woke up and said ham and apple could be really special together – was a genius.

9. PB & J Panini

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This one is a tribute to our childhood, but using a panini press makes us sound so adult, right?

10. Greenini

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All green errythang.

11. Crunchy Granola Panini

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Sourdough, sharp cheddar, hummus, alfalfa sprouts and sesame sticks. Are we outta the woods yet?

12. Avocadelicious Cubanini 

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A Cuban-style turkey and avocado sandwich.

Dinner

13. Lemon-Basil Grilled Cheese Panini

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The title sounds like something out of your great aunt’s backyard garden, so it must be good.

14. Spinach Artichoke Panini

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Follow this recipe, but use a panini press instead of a frying pan.

15. Grilled Mac & Cheese Panini

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Oh baby.

16. Chicken, Brie, Fig & Arugula Panini

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Once you realize how easy this one is, those fancy restaurant chefs won’t seem so special after all.

17. Pizza Panini

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What’s a list without pizza? Go ahead and customize it with your favorite toppings, too.

18. Leonardo DiCapreseo

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The name is almost better than the actual panini – almost.

19. Turkey, Brie, Pear & Cherry Chipotle Panini

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A sweet, but lightly bitter sandwich that almost resembles a Thanksgiving feast.

20. Chipotle Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Panini

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Think Sunday football games or late Saturday nights.

21. Margherita Panini

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It only takes five ingredients to get the taste of a Margherita pizza right in your own kitchen.

22. Rustic Overload Panini

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Black bean, Lemon Colby, sharp cheddar, and ham – for the lovers of cheese and meat.

Dessert

23. Nutella Banana Marshmallow Panini

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Another great combination that includes banana and excludes only the haters of deliciousness.

24. Strawberry Nutella Panini

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“Don’t need no man-ini.” Pair with Ben & Jerry’s for a Netflix Friday night.

25. Blueberry White Chocolate Panini

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White chocolate might not be for everyone, but this panini definitely is.

26. S’mores Panini

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I’ll have s’more paninis, please.

27. Peaches & Creme Pound Cake Panini

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Is it a cake or is it a panini? Unclear, but clear on the fact that it’s mouthwatering.

28. Blueberry Mascarpone Panini

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BRB, quick trip to Paris.

29. Apple Pienini

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Sweet summer apple with Mascarpone and brown sugar.

30. Apple Pumpkin Spice Panini

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Photo by Tarika Narain

Sounds a lot like your basic Starbucks drink, but it’s just so much more.

31. Red, Wheat & Blue Panini

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America’s birthday might be in July, but who says you can’t celebrate it all summer long?

There you have it. If you find yourself bored during the final dog days of summer, try these recipes to get your panini fix. You can also mix and match these ingredients to create endless sandwich possibilities.