Do you panini?

[sirrahbed]

I make a panini now and then with my foreman grill. I first had paninis when I went out with my daughter Missy and so duplicate those at home now. Chewy bread spread with strawberry jam and crushed pineapple, ham, swiss cheese and sliced green peppers. They are sort of Hawaiian style I guess? So good! Missy recently made some paninis at her house by using a heavy pan on top of the sandwiches.

Is there a trick to getting the bread nice and crispy? Maybe a particular bread? I totally love the Healthy Choice frozen ones and would like to try and make a version of the chicken/spinach/mushrooms ones anyone try those??

I think I am getting hungry for supper

Just googled a bit and found this way to make a panini with a brick - with pictures!

[jennielynn1970]

I'm working on the crispy part as well. I do like a light spritz of the olive oil in the spray can. I think that works well. I also think the heat has to be relatively high so that it sears first, and then turn it down to let it melt/heat up in the middle.