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Family Size Italian Panini Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Topping:
1/2 cup pickled banana peppers, plus 1 tbs brine set aside
1/2cup pimento- stuffed olives. Sliced.
1/2 tps dried oregano
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 26 inch soft Italian loaf bread
1 medium plum tomato thinly sliced
4 ozs deli sliced genoa salami
4 ozs deli sliced ham
2 ozs deli sliced capicola
4 ozs deli sliced provolone cheese
SALAD :
2 romaine lettuce heads chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Directions:
1. Heat the oven to 425 F.
2. Pulse the banana peppers, olives, 1/4 tsp oregano and 1 tbs olive oil in a food processor until finely chopped.
3. Split open the loaf of bread, leaving one side attached. Brush the inside with 2 tbs olive oil .
Fill with a layer of tomato, olives, salami, ham, capicola and provolone cheese.
Top with banana pepper mixture. Wrap the sandwich tightly in foil and press between 2 baking sheets, place a cast iron skillet on top to weight it down.
4. Bake until the bread is crisp and cheese is melted about 20 minutes.
Salad (side)
5. Meanwhile whisk the banana pepper brine remaining 1 tbs olive oil ,1/4 tsp oregano and a pinch of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss with the romaine. To serve unwrap the sandwich and cut into pieces.
Serve with salad.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This sandwich will make you imagine your sitting in a outdoor bistro enjoying the countryside.

 

 

 

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