How to make a NiNi's Panini

Making your paninis are incredibly easy. Just defrost, heat, and enjoy. All our paninis arrive fully prepared—simply heat them up and they are ready to eat! That’s it!

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Step 1: Prep by Defrosting

  • Option 1: Counter top (recommended)

    Place your panini on the counter (room temperature) for 30 to 60 minutes before you are ready to toast.

  • Option 2: Refrigerate

    Place your panini in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours before you are ready to toast. You can also leave your panini in your refrigerator for 3-5 days while still maintaining peak freshness.

  • Option 3: No defrost

    Our paninis are fully prepared and ready to toast. You may remove from freezer and toast directly. However, this may increase heating time.

Step 2: Heat by Toasting & Melting

  • Option 1: Panini Press (recommended)

    Place your defrosted panini in a double sided panini press at 350 degrees (medium) for 5-8 minutes. If preparing sandwich from a frozen state, heat for 20-22 minutes. Then enjoy!

  • Option 2: Stove Top

    Place a tsp of olive oil or butter in a skillet on medium heat. Add your defrosted panini for 3-5 minutes flipping when bread begins to brown and cheese starts to melt. Heat for another 2-3 minutes. We do not recommend preparing from frozen state. Then enjoy!

  • Option 3: Oven

    Preheat oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place defrosted panini in oven and heat on bottom rack for 8-12 minutes. If preparing sandwich from a frozen state, heat for 30-45 minutes. Then enjoy!