Pizza Panini Recipe
A quick and crave-worthy Pizza Panini made with crispy bread, melted mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and rich pizza sauce perfect for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
- 4 thick slices hearty bread or 1 loaf ciabatta 12 to 14 ounces
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese thinly sliced
- 3 to 4 ounces pepperoni slices
- Olive oil spray for grilling the sandwich exterior
Instructions
- Preheat your panini press or grill pan over medium heat.
- Slice the bread thickly; hollow out some crumb if using ciabatta.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over each slice of bread.
- Layer mozzarella and pepperoni on the bottom slices.
- Top with remaining bread and spray the outsides with olive oil.
- Grill for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and melty.
- Let cool briefly, then slice and serve warm.