FREE PRINTABLE RECIPE
Get the Printable Recipe PDF (Free)
Enter your email and we’ll send you the ingredients + step-by-step instructions as a clean PDF you can save to your phone.
1 Enter your email below.
2 Confirm from the email we send (double opt-in).
3 Download your PDF instantly.
- ✅ Printable PDF (ingredients + steps)
- ✅ Save it to your phone (no long scrolling)
- ✅ Includes cook time + servings
- ✅ Easy to follow
FAQ
Where’s the full recipe?
It’s delivered as a printable PDF so you can save it and cook without scrolling.
I didn’t get the email.
Check Spam/Promotions and search your inbox for your site name. Then click Confirm to receive the PDF.
Get the printable PDF for this recipe.
crispy pepperoni pizza panini easy cheesy recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This recipe elevates classic pepperoni pizza flavors into a crispy, satisfying panini. Savory beef pepperoni, gooey mozzarella, and a vibrant red pepper-garlic swirl are grilled between slices of ciabatta bread for a delightful lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150g (5oz) Beef Pepperoni-Style Slices (Halal)
- 2 Ciabatta Rolls (≈200g / 7oz each)
- 120g (4oz) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 80g (½ cup) Tomato Pizza Sauce
- ½ cup (120ml) Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Confit
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil
- Fresh Basil Leaves, Roughly Torn
- Pinch of Smoked Paprika (Optional Garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the Swirl: Gently warm red pepper-garlic confit.
- Sauce the Bread: Spread tomato sauce on ciabatta halves.
- Layer Ingredients: Add mozzarella and pepperoni.
- Add the Swirl: Drop confit onto cheese.
- Assemble Panini: Close sandwiches.
- Butter Exterior: Brush with butter-olive oil mixture.
- Grill Panini: Grill for 4-5 minutes.
- Rest and Cut: Rest for 1 minute, then cut diagonally.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
For a crispier crust, ensure the grill pan is well-preheated and avoid lifting the lid during grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panini
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg