Enjoy These Panini and Grilled Sandwich Recipes Any Time of the Day (2024)

Your skillet and grill aren't just for making delicious meals with steaks, fish, and tender vegetables. These cooking essentials are perfect for making tasty sandwiches and paninis, too. While everything from grilled cheeses to vegetable paninis could be considered lunchtime favorites, we think these grilled sandwiches and paninis are just right for an elevated meal any time of day.

Take our Pressed Ham and Pear Sandwiches, pictured here, for example. The salty and sweet delight comes together with one pear, ideally an Anjou or Bosc, thinly-sliced deli ham, and a couple of pieces of rustic bread fresh off a skillet. The ham and pear are complemented in this dish by melted Gruyère cheese for perfect the finishing touch. There are plenty more grilled sandwiches to choose from, like our Grilled Gruyère Sandwich with Onion Jam, which you can piece together by layering onion jam or chutney and Gruyère cheese on rye bread before toasting to gooey perfection.

We also have other types of sandwiches that can satisfy any craving. Try the Rachel Sandwich, which is our rendition of a Reuben. Our unique recipe switches out corned beef for roast turkey breast for unexpectedly delicious results. If you're looking for a vegetarian option for mealtime, consider the Grilled-Vegetable Panini. Not only is it filled with grilled red peppers, zucchini, and yellow squash for a sweet and smoky flavor, but it (along with every sandwich and panini recipe) is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite soup or salad.

Here, find the rest of our favorite panini and grilled sandwich recipes to make for your next meal.