15 Panini Recipes That Are Toasty, Cheesy Perfection

Looking to step up your sandwich game? Paninis are the best way to do so. Whether you're looking for an easy lunch or weeknight dinner, these toasted sandwiches (with melty cheese!) are here to save the day. Plus, it's a great excuse to finally break out that panini press! Start by making Ree's chicken and apricot panini. If you love the combination of sweet and salty, this is the sandwich for you. Ree combines apricot preserves and mayonnaise to make a deliciously flavorful accompaniment to grilled chicken breasts.

What's better than a Cobb salad? A Cobb-inspired sandwich! Tyler's panini is chock-full of the familiar ingredients you love, like bacon and avocado, but is upgraded by nestling the salad between Italian bread and cooking until toasty.

Three delicious ingredients (chicken, bacon and ranch dressing) come together to form one perfect panini. Melted Cheddar brings the whole thing together!

Who says sandwiches aren't for dessert?! This pressed sandwich is stuffed with marshmallow creme, chocolate-hazelnut spread, strawberries and sliced almonds. It's a truly decadent dish!

Ina's panini is a flavor explosion, and it all starts with the dressing. She starts with a garlicky base of olive oil, vinegar and Dijon mustard, then really takes it over the top by incorporating olives, capers and anchovies.

This Philly-inspired panini is extra-cheesy, thanks to a combo of provolone cheese and Ree's homemade cheese sauce. Bell peppers, yellow onion and deli roast beef round out the sandwich without too much hassle.

Ham, turkey, salami and provolone make up the filling of this tasty panini. Buttering the bread before toasting makes the sandwich extra golden and crunchy!

Toast these challah sandwiches with chocolate-hazelnut spread for a treat you can't wait to get your hands on.

Make a big batch of Ree’s special breakfast paninis and you've got breakfast for weeks! All you have to do in the morning is reheat.

This extra-gooey panini is a delightful combination of roast beef, Brie and caramelized onions. Don't skip the arugula aioli! The mayo-based spread gets a boost of flavor from zesty arugula and fresh lemon juice.

Two different cheeses (Fontina and Parmesan) make this panini an ultra-cheesy delight. It's reminiscent of your favorite restaurant appetizer!

Trisha's creative panini proves that untraditional recipes can often be the best. Instead of bread, she uses a sliced croissant for a buttery, elevated sandwich. You'll want to keep extra chicken salad on hand for this one!

Cooking for a group? This extra-large Italian panini is here to save the day! Use one big loaf of Italian bread to make this sandwich for four, which you'll press down and bake for a toasty, cheesy and delicious panini!

Thinly sliced zucchini can be treated just like chicken, steak or even deli meat as the main ingredient in a sandwich. Just remember to season it well so that its flavor comes through and doesn't get lost within the bread. You can sub 6-inch rolls for the baguette. If you have some dried oregano on hand, sprinkle it on the zucchini before grilling.