Italian Panini with an Easy Homemade Aioli
Two perfectly grilled pieces of ciabatta bread are stacked with salami, ham and pepperoni and finished with a delicious homemade aioli. Topped with bright and fresh tomatoes and pepperoncini, this Italian Panini with a Homemade Aioli is deliciously easy!
Sometimes being a parent means convincing your kid to do something you know they don’t want to do but you know will be good for them. This winter, that was basketball for Jack. The kid loves baseball. Lives and breathes it. But we don’t want him to only play baseball (he is only 10 after all).
In this post: everything you need for this italian panini with an easy homemade aioli
- How to make an Italian panini with an easy homemade aioli
- Easy Homemade Aioli Ingredients
- Why do I need a recipe for a sandwich?
- Tips for cooking with kids
- Frequently asked questions about this recipe
He didn’t have the best experience on one of his basketball teams last year, so we had to give him a little (ahem, a big) nudge to try it again this year. With the promise of Dad as his coach, and lots of encouragement, he reluctantly agreed.
He was so worried that he was going to be the worst player on the team and that he wouldn’t be able to “keep up”. Well, little did he know, he ended up being the best player on his team and was an absolute game changer when he was out on the court (all that practicing in the driveway definitely helped)!
It was so fun to see his confidence grow and to just see his overall demeanor shift while he was out on the court. Here’s to those parenting wins!
With all of those basketball games, it’s nice to have an easy sandwich recipe in your back pocket. This Italian Panini with An Easy Homemade Aioli takes your typical sandwich and elevates it. But, don’t worry, it is still very easy!
How to make an Italian panini with an easy homemade aioli
We all know how to make a sandwich. Well, at least we all should! Two slices of bread, a spread and some filling. Doesn’t get much more difficult, right? This Italian Panini with an Easy Homemade Aioli isn’t much different.
Really, the only differences are that you make the spread from scratch (it makes a difference, believe me!) and use a panini press to toast the panini.
Easy homemade aioli ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
Why do i need a recipe for a sandwich?
Sure, this recipe is “just a sandwich”. But, what kicks it over the hill of “just a sandwich”, is the homemade aioli. And that, my friends, is the reason you need this recipe!
Once you make a homemade aioli, you will never buy a bottled one again. It is super simple to make and tastes absolutely delicious!
italian panini Faq’s
What type of bread should I use?
You can use any sort of artisan bread (ciabatta or baguette). If you can’t find those, you could use any sort of crusty Italian bread.
Do I have to use a panini press to make this sandwich?
You can use any pan you would like! In order to achieve the “smushed” crunchy nature of a traditional panini, you can place a heavy pan on top of the panini to replicate a panini press.
How long will the aioli last?
The aioli can stay in the fridge for up to 10 days. It is delicious on any type of sandwich!
tips for involving kids
- Let your kids help you slice the tomatoes with their very own knives.
- Have your kids help you measure out all of the ingredients for the homemade aioli.
- Let your kids assemble their own sandwiches!
- Make sure to have fun with your kids. Sure, messes will be made and it might take a little longer, but the memories are worth it!
Italian Panini with an Easy Homemade Aioli
Equipment
Ingredients
Italian Panini
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread
- 6 slices deli ham
- 4 slices genoa salami
- 4 slices deli pepperoni
- 4 slices tomato
- 2 pepperoncini peppers sliced
- ¼ tbsp olive oil
Homemade Aioli
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients to make the Homemade Aioli. Set aside and refrigerate (several days ahead of time if needed).½ cup mayonnaise, ½ tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp dried oregano, ¼ tsp dried basil, ¼ tsp dried thyme, ½ tsp salt
- Cut the bread in half and slice it lengthwise.1 loaf ciabatta bread
- Brush the remaining olive oil on the outside of the bread.¼ tbsp olive oil
- Spread the Homemade Aioli on the inside of the bread and add the remaining ingredients.6 slices deli ham, 4 slices genoa salami, 4 slices deli pepperoni, 4 slices tomato, 2 pepperoncini peppers
- Place Panini on Panini Grill and cook until all sides are brown and crispy.
