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26 Grilled Sandwich and Panini Recipes

Think beyond the burger.
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    Alex Farnum
    1/26

    Grilled Meatball Sandwich

    The bread gets a char and crunch on the grill, making it the ideal vessel for these hearty ricotta-stuffed meatballs with an arugula pesto. Don't wear white when you're eating this—it could get messy!

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton
    2/26

    Sheet-Pan Grilled Cheese

    Two rimmed baking sheets and a hot oven mimic a giant panini press, making grilled cheese for a crowd a super quick and easy prospect.

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  • Photo by Peden & Munk
    3/26

    Spiced Lamb Burger

    This lamb-stuffed pita is all about sandwich synergy: as the lamb cooks, the fat renders out into the bread, creating a crunchy and utterly unique burger.

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  • Maria Robledo
    4/26

    Pressed Turkey and Farmhouse Cheddar on Egg Bread

    Yes, the sandwich will waffle. Load up an eggy bread (like challah) with turkey and cheese before squashing it in a waffle iron and cooking to a delicious square-sporting crisp.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
    5/26

    Charred Caprese Sandwich

    Caprese salad: good. Caprese sandwich: better. Caprese sandwich with char marks: best. Blistered tomatoes, lemony mayonnaise, and a crisp grilled baguette take the summer salad staple to a whole new level.

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  • Photo by Tara Donne
    6/26

    Grilled Cuban Sandwich (Sandwich Cubano)

    The Cubano is the Cadillac of grilled sandwiches: classic, big, and very luxurious. And it's very easy to make: just stuff soft, baguette-like bread with roast pork, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles, and griddle until crisp and melty.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
    13/26

    Combo Reuben

    Why choose between corned beef and pastrami when this combo Reuben gives you permission to have both?

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  • Ann Straton
    14/26

    Grilled Vegetable and Mozzarella Panini

    David Burke, of David Burke at Bloomingdale’s in New York City, subs flavor for fat in every melty mouthful.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Rhoda Boone
    15/26

    Gochujang Grilled Cheese

    Slightly spicy, slightly sweet Korean gochujang sauce is just the kick that every grilled cheese needs.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
    16/26

    Salami and Pickle Grilled Cheese

    This sandwich can be lunch, a snack, or a late-night thing. Eat it with potato chips and lemonade; it's also great with a simple green salad for dinner.

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