How to make a NiNi's Panini

Making your paninis are incredibly easy. Simply defrost your panini and then heat it. That's it. All our paninis arrive completely ready to eat - they just need to be heated.

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Step 1: Prep by Defrosting

  • Option 1: Refrigerate

    Take the panini sandwich you want to eat out of the freezer and put it in your fridge for 2-3 hours before you are ready to toast.

  • Option 2: Counter top

    Take the panini sandwich you want to eat out of the freezer and put it on the counter for 30 to 60 minutes before you are ready to toast.

  • Option 3: Microwave

    Take the panini sandwich you want to eat out of the freezer and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes before you are ready to toast.

Step 2: Heat by Toasting & Melting

  • Option 1: Panini Press

    Place your panini in a double sided panini press at 350 degrees (medium) for 5-8 minutes. If cooking sandwich from a frozen state, cook for 20-22 minutes.

  • 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.

  • Option 3: Oven

    Preheat oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place defrosted panini in oven and cook on bottom rack for 8-12 minutes. If cooking from frozen, cook for 30-45 minutes.