Proctor’s food options can get a little repetitive, to say the least. The next time you’re feeling ~fancy~ and want to let those creative juices flow, head over to the panini press and let your hot, melty, sandwich dreams come true.
If you’ve always been too intimidated by the crowded panini corner in Proc, have no fear, here are some tips and inspiration to build up your confidence. You, too, can be a panini master.
Breakfast Panini
Ingredients
Instructions
Place slice of cheese on one slice of bread.
Sprinkle salt and pepper on top of cheese.
Assemble spinach leaves on other slice of bread.
Place sausage on top of spinach.
Carefully place scrambled eggs or fried egg on top of sausage.
Close the halves and place on panini press. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.
Pizza Panini
Ingredients
Instructions
Evenly spread tomato sauce on one slice of bread.
Place a slice of cheese on each slice of bread.
Layer on peppers, mushrooms, and onions.
Close the halves and place on panini press. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.
Caprese Panini
Ingredients
Instructions
Evenly spread pesto on one slice of bread.
Sprinkle with salt and hot pepper flakes.
Place a slice of cheese on each slice of bread.
Place tomato slices in one layer on top of cheese.
Close the halves and place on panini press. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.
Ham, Cheddar, and Apple Panini
Ingredients
Instructions
Thinly slice 1/2 of an apple.
Place a slice of cheese on each slice of bread.
Place slice of ham on top of cheese.
Place sliced apples in one layer on one half of the panini.
Close the halves and place on panini press. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.
Bean and Cheese Quesadilla
Ingredients
Instructions
Layer slices of cheese on half of the tortilla.
#SpoonTip: Keep cheese 1/4 inch from the edge of the tortilla to prevent it from melting out.
Evenly sprinkle black beans over the cheese.
Add dashes of hot sauce to taste.
Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
Fold tortilla in half and place on panini press. Cook 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Top with sour cream and salsa.
Chocolate, Raspberry, and Cream Cheese Dessert Panini
Ingredients
Instructions
Spread cream cheese in center of one slice of bread, 1/4 inch away from edge.
Spread raspberry jam on other slice of bread.
Close the halves and place on panini press. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until bread is golden brown.
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Drizzle melted chocolate chips over panini.
(Do not put chocolate chips in the Proctor panini press.)