9 Paninis

Build your perfect sandwich with these hot-off-the-press ideas from Food Network Magazine.

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Caprese (No. 1)

Brush the inside of a split sub roll or sliced Italian bread with olive oil. Fill with 2 slices each fresh mozzarella and tomato, and a few basil leaves; season with salt and pepper. Press and cook until golden.

Chicken Saltimbocca (No. 7)

Brush the inside of a split ciabatta roll with pesto. Fill with sliced grilled chicken, fontina and prosciutto, and chopped fresh sage. Press and cook until golden.

Chorizo-Pear (No. 9)

Brush the inside of a split soft roll with olive oil and quince paste or fig jam. Fill with sliced pear, manchego cheese and Spanish chorizo; season with salt. Press and cook until golden.

Roast Beef–Onion (No. 10)

Spread dijon mustard on 2 thick slices of sourdough bread. Layer shredded gruyere, sliced roast beef, caramelized onions and more gruyere between the bread. Press and cook until golden.

Three-Meat (No. 11)

Brush the inside of a split Italian roll with olive oil. Fill with sliced soppressata, capicola, salami, fontina and roasted red peppers. Press and cook until golden.

BBQ (No. 20)

Fill a soft sesame roll with pulled pork, shredded cheddar and charred red onion. Press and cook until golden.

Lobster (No. 31)

Mix 1 cup chopped lobster meat, 2 tablespoons each minced shallot and melted butter, 2 teaspoons chopped tarragon, and some lemon juice and salt. Hollow out a split piece of baguette; fill with the lobster. Brush the outside with butter. Press and cook until golden.

Nacho Cuban (No. 39)

Spread the inside of a split Cuban or other soft sub roll with yellow mustard. Fill with chopped pickled jalapenos, deli ham, roast pork and cheddar cheese. Add salsa. Press and cook until golden. (This is traditionally done in a skillet.)

Berry Croissant (No. 44)

Lightly spread the inside of a split croissant with marshmallow creme. Fill with bittersweet chocolate chunks and sliced strawberries. Press and cook until golden.