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Easy Three-Cheese Panini on Crispy Artisan Bread

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Make this easy three-cheese panini in under 20 minutes with mozzarella, provolone, and cheddar on crispy artisan bread. Perfect for a quick lunch, comforting dinner, or an easy family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 768
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices sourdough or ciabatta bread
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 2 slices provolone cheese
  • 2 slices cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened (or olive oil)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese optional

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Preheat a panini press or grill pan over medium heat.
  2. Butter one side of each bread slice.
  3. Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface.
  4. Layer the mozzarella, provolone, and cheddar evenly over the bread.
  5. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese, if using.
  6. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing up.
  7. Place the sandwiches in the panini press.
  8. Grill for 5-8 minutes until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese is completely melted.
  9. Remove from the press and let rest for 1 minute.
  10. Slice in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 768kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 36gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 1509mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1109IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 658mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ciabatta or sourdough bread creates the crispiest panini.
Mix your favorite cheeses such as Swiss, Gouda, Havarti, or Fontina for different flavors.
Serve with tomato soup or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Add sliced tomatoes or fresh basil for a delicious variation.

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