Celebrate National Panini Month!

August is National Panini Month, a time for celebrating these crispy, melty Italian sandwiches that transform ordinary ingredients into something extraordinary. The magic happens when heat and pressure work together—whether from a panini press or a heavy skillet with a bit of creative pressing—to create that signature golden crust while melting everything inside into gooey perfection. What makes paninis so irresistible is their versatility: they can handle everything from sweet breakfast combinations to hearty dinner fare.

Start the day with paninis! This Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Panini from Cuisinicity is made with dark chocolate and whole-grain bread, making it both indulgent and healthy. It’s ultimate morning comfort food. For a super-simple breakfast panini, try this Breakfast Panini from Simply Scratch. Scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and cheese get pressed in between whole wheat bread for a simple yet satisfying breakfast sandwich. For panini lovers, it’s more than just a sandwich.

For savory paninis perfect for lunch or dinner, try these scrumptious sandwiches. Food & Wine’s Chicken Panini with Spinach and Pesto is a tasty twist of chicken salad meets crunchy pressed panino. Our satisfying Turkey Panini is made with minimal ingredients—the creamy richness of brie perfectly balances the sweet smokiness of roasted red pepper and savory turkey in this gourmet-style sandwich. This fall-inspired Turkey Cranberry and Grilled Brie Cheese Sandwich from Foodie Crush is a delicious year-round option and one to consider adding to your leftover turkey menus after celebrating Thanksgiving. You can also swap out the turkey for chicken. On family movie night, instead of ordering pizza, make Pizza Panini Sandwiches from Rachel Cooks. They’re fully loaded with ham, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions.

Just a Taste’s Chocolate and Brie Panini combines chocolate and cheese for a sweet and savory sandwich that will surprise your taste buds. After watching the video, you’ll want to add these ingredients to your shopping list.

For more tips on paninis, including how to host a panini potluck, check out Betty Crocker’s How to Make Panini.

It’s time to fire up the panini press (or grab a heavy skillet) and discover how a few simple ingredients can transform into a crispy, melty, and delicious sandwich.