Break out of your standard sandwich routine and build the perfect sandwich with our Panini Bar Party Ideas. Food bars are a popular party trend and can instantly make a party feel more festive. This Build Your Own Panini Bar is perfect for fall entertaining or even an easy weeknight dinner idea.
The idea is that everyone customizes their own panini and therefore everyone is happy. And as the host you’ll love how simple this is to plan, which means you can spend more time enjoying your guest!
Create your panini bar by assembling ingredients on a platter with your sliced bread. I used one of my favorites, Oatnut from Oroweat. It has the perfect flavor and texture, which comes from the combination of walnuts and hazelnuts in each slice.
Our panini bar was filled with a variety of ingredients: apples, spinach, ham, turkey, Havarti, smoked Gouda, and cheddar cheese. Pears, avocados, prosciutto, arugula, onions, tomato, and herbs would also make tasty fillers. Let your guest experiment and create their own masterpiece. Just make sure that when you plan your panini bar that whatever ingredients you pick pair well with at least 1-2 of the other ingredients.
Build your sandwich with your favorite toppings. Brush the outside with olive oil or spread a thin layer of butter on the bread.
Heat your grill pan or panini press over medium heat. Place your sandwich inside and grill until your panini has golden brown grill marks and the cheese has melted.
Enjoy! Oh, and don’t forget to see what flavor combinations were the most popular with your guest!
What ingredients would you put on your panini?
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Fantastic idea! Perfect for a cold, winter night party! Thanks for sharing.