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Panini, Italian grilled sandwich

Panini is a popular Italian grilled sandwich made with ciabatta, focaccia, or other Italian bread. It is filled with ham, cheese, and vegetables, then pressed in a contact grill until the bread is golden and the cheese melts.

The word panini is the Italian plural form of panino (sandwich). Classic combinations include mozzarella with tomatoes and basil, prosciutto with arugula, or chicken with pesto. Panini have become a café phenomenon worldwide.

Panini, Italian grilled sandwich
  • Panini is the Italian plural of panino (sandwich)
  • They are pressed in a contact grill (panini press)
  • In Italy panino means any sandwich, not just a grilled one
  • Classic combinations include mozzarella with tomatoes or prosciutto with arugula
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