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4.24.2012

Turn Your Waffle Iron into a Panini Press

I had a hankering for a panini the other day. I'm not talking about a grilled sandwich but a pressed sandwich with golden-brown ripples of crunchy texture. Sweet or savory, a panini press takes an ordinary sandwich and turns it into a melty masterpiece.

The problem was, I didn't have a panini maker. And then a lightbulb went off. What if I could use my waffle maker to toast up my ordinary sandwich?

I powered up my waffle maker on the highest setting (an engagement gift from a lovely Belgian woman- get it?) and put my sandwich together. No butter required on a panini (another plus!), the non-stick surface doesn't need it.

I gave the sandwich a good squish and let it cook until the built in timer went off. After about three minutes, I had this golden-brown beauty waiting for me.

Don't let the waffle pattern throw you, the waffle maker worked just as well a specialized sandwich press. The cheese was melted perfectly and it had that great crunch to the bread. I'm still keeping the panini press on our wedding registry, but in the mean time, this works like a charm!

What kind of panini will you toast up? I see Nutella and strawberries in my future...


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19 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 24, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    LOVE this idea!

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  2. UnknownApril 24, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    I have that same waffle iron :o) This is an awesome idea. I love finding a new purpose for a "regular old" household item!

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  3. LaurenApril 24, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    @Laura Beth GunterHope you'll try it out! Works like a charm. Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. BrandiApril 25, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Love this idea! I will be using this for sure!

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  5. LaurenApril 25, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    @Brandi Glad I could share! Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. Jenna @ NewlywedsApril 25, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Such a brilliant idea!! I will so use this I have a waffle iron and no panini press, perfect.

    Thanks for sharing this with Newlyweds Recipe linky. I pinned this recipe feel free to follow me. http://pinterest.com/newlyweds/

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  7. LaurenApril 26, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    @Jenna @ NewlywedsThanks for the pins! Hope you enjoyed stopping by :)

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  8. UnknownApril 27, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    LOVE this...very resourceful! :)

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  9. Pati @ A Crafty EscapeApril 27, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    Mmmm looks great!

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  10. AnonymousApril 27, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    I love clever solutions to anything and especially making kitchen wares multitask! In addition to this solution "working" I bet for some the waffle pattern even makes the sandwich taste better!

    Robin
    happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com

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  11. Miz HelenApril 27, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Hi Lauren,
    Your recipe looks awesome. Hope you have a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  12. LaurenApril 27, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    @Miz HelenThanks for hosting!

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  13. Diane BalchApril 27, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Brilliant idea, thanks so much for sharing this on foodie friday, see you next week.

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  14. JamiApril 29, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    Thanks for linking up to the Tuesday To Do Party! Hope you'll come again this week! This month's Pretty Packages party is now up for any of your lovely wrapped gifts!
    http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2012/04/pretty-packages-party-14-highlights.html
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  15. UnknownApril 30, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    This was a great duh moment for me when I saw this. Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays!

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  16. LaurenMay 1, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    @Me And My SweetsThanks for stopping by! Would love to join in on your party :)

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  17. Sweet DesignsMay 3, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    That's a great idea, I shall give it a try.

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