Panini (sandwich)

A panino (Italian: [paˈniːno], meaning "small bread", "bread roll") or panini (pl.) is a sandwich made with Italian bread (such as ciabatta and michetta), usually served warm after grilling or toasting.

Panini
A typical panini with salami, mortadella, tomatoes, and lettuce
Alternative namesPanini sandwich, panino imbottito
TypeSandwich
Place of originItaly
Serving temperatureWarm or room temperature
Main ingredientsBread (not sliced bread), filling (meat, cheese, vegetables)

In many English-speaking countries, the name panini is given to a grilled sandwich made from using various breads, including baguette, ciabatta, focaccia, and michetta. The bread is cut horizontally and filled with deli ingredients such as cheese, ham, mortadella, salami, or other food, and often served warm after having been pressed by a warming grill.

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