A panini can be more than just meat, cheese and vegetables thrown together and grilled. A panini can be made into a child’s delight as well, and what child doesn’t love peanut butter and jam sandwiches—or chocolate? Here is a fabulous panini that every kid will love—and probably most adults too!
Ingredients:
Preheat your panini press according to the manufacturer’s directions.
- 4 slices crusty bread, cut into ½ “ slices
- Peanut butter
- Fruit preserves or jam
- 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
Assemble the panini sandwiches: Spread each slice of bread with a layer of peanut butter. On half of the bread slices, spread your favorite fruit preserves or jam. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the jam. Top these two bread slices with the other buttered bread slices with the peanut butter on the inside.
Place the sandwiches on your panini grill, pressing down lightly, for about 2-3 minutes, or until grill marks appear on the bread.
Enjoy warm, with the ooey-gooey peanut butter, jam and chocolate chips melting into the crisped bread.
