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

Make this muffuletta-inspired pressed sandwich by wrapping it in foil and putting it under a heavy skillet for at least an hour to let the flavors meld. You can complete this dinner table mainstay by toasting in on the grill to melt the cheese before serving it to your family.

Want to switch up your grilled cheese recipe? Try this elevated version with nutty Gruyère complemented by piquant Dijon mustard and sweet onion jam.

An old-school grilled ham and cheese is transformed in this recipe. We add in broccoli rabe, fig jam, and Dijon mustard for a completely new, even more tasty sandwich.

Satisfy a grilled-cheese-and-bacon sandwich craving with this instant favorite filled with slices of crisp apple and fresh-tasting sprouts.

This tartine (also known as an open-faced sandwich) features summer squash, fresh red chiles, and tangy mostarda (a sweet yet spicy Northern Italian condiment) for a colorful and flavorful meal or snack. 

Shaved deli ham, baby spinach, and double layers of fresh mozzarella on a loaf of Italian bread make a satisfying sandwich for four. No need for a panini press: This is toasted in the oven between two baking sheets.

To make this American classic, dip ham and Swiss cheese sandwiches in egg batter and pan-fry them. Dust the hot sandwiches with confectioners' sugar and serve with strawberry jam on the side if you like. 

Want to make our test kitchen team's favorite grilled cheese sandwich? A layer of butter (which provides a richness) and mayonnaise (which creates a crisp, golden-brown crust) on the outside of the bread is their secret.

Turn a Reuben into a Rachel by switching out the corned beef for roast turkey breast. Layer with Swiss cheese, creamy coleslaw, and Russian dressing on sourdough bread and brown the sandwich on a hot griddle.

This diner recipe begins with pan-fried ground chuck burgers seasoned with ketchup and grated red onion. Tuck the burgers between slices of white or rye bread along with grated cheddar cheese, and toast in a skillet until golden brown.

Store-bought pesto, tapenade, and roasted red peppers are a quick and easy way to dress up a grilled cheese sandwich. The creamy fresh mozzarella melts beautifully.

For this favorite French sandwich, grill ham and Gruyère cheese between slices of rustic bread. Then spread Gruyère-Parmesan cheese sauce over each sandwich and brown under the broiler before serving.

Sliced turkey replaces the usual corned beef in this lightened-up Reuben sandwich. The homemade Russian dressing—made with mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce—adds the finishing touch.

Grilled red peppers, zucchini, and yellow squash give sweet and smoky flavor to these vegetarian sandwiches. If you don't have a panini press, heat these in a cast-iron skillet with another heavy skillet on top.

Roast pork plus ham and Swiss cheese and pickles, there's good reason why the Cuban sandwich is so popular. Our recipe uses one baguette and feeds four but you can easily scale it up to feed a crowd; use a whole pork roast and four baguettes for 16 servings.