Martini-Inspired Panini

All the flavors of a classic cocktail, but in a sandwich form! MORE+ LESS-

By Bev Cooks

October 4, 2017

can (11 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crusty French loaf

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

tablespoons mayonnaise

teaspoons vodka

teaspoon fresh lemon zest

or 5 thick slices pancetta, cut into thirds

cup arugula

olives, for garnish

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange the bread dough seam-side down on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 23 to 28 minutes, or until golden brown. Slice bread into 1/2 inch slices, on the diagonal.
2

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, vodka and lemon zest.
3

Lightly brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil. Place the bread (oil side down) on a preheated indoor grill or panini maker, and layer with arugula, pancetta and a good drizzle of the vodka mayo. Place the other slice of bread on top, oil side up. Repeat as many times as you can to fit the sandwiches on the grill. Place another cast iron on top of the sandwiches (or lower the top of the panini maker) and grill for 3 minutes on each side. Or use a panini press!
4

Garnish with olive-speared toothpicks and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Martini Panini? Hi, yes. You know what I think? I think these should make their way to your Labor Day shindig. Or breakfast, you pick. You won't believe how simple and bonkers good this Martini-Inspired Panini is. Vodka + mayo + lemon zest + pancetta + arugula + Pillsbury French bread + olives on toothpicks? Seriously? Throw them on a little indoor grill or a panini press! Voila. Martini panini, bambini. Invite me to your party. That won't be weird at all, right? You're gonna need this at your next party, like I said. Or now. Let's just go with now.