Sautéed mushrooms, peppers, and onions, layered with pizza sauce, ham and pepperoni, and oozing with melted mozzarella cheese, this grilled pizza panini is ridiculously good.
In a small frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are slightly softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, butter one side of each slice of bread. On the other side, spread pizza sauce.
Next, layer 1 ½ slices mozzarella cheese on top of pizza sauce. Add toppings: pepperoni, ham, and sauteed vegetables. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese slices. Finish with second piece of bread, keeping the butter side face-out.
Heat grill pan over medium heat. Place sandwich butter side down and press down gently with spatula. If desired, place another heavy skillet on top of sandwiches to press them. Cook for approximately 5 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Carefully flip over and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.
Serve immediately.
Notes
If you have a panini press, follow the cooking directions that come with your press.
Feel free to change this sandwich up any way you like. Make it vegetarian by eliminating the ham and pepperoni.