Sausage, Peppers & Smoked Mozzarella Panini

by Kathy on November 3, 2009 Click to Print

It’s not that I don’t like football – it’s just that I have a hard time getting really into it. My mom always ribs me for routinely mixing up offense and defense when I was the JV cheerleading captain in high school. Details! I do enjoy the excitement of the game, though. They use some pretty snazzy on-screen graphics and the beer commercials are usually entertaining, I can appreciate that. But the best part about football season, for me, is football food.

Sausage, Peppers & Smoked Mozzarella Panini are the perfect big-flavor panini to enjoy while watching the big game, inspired by classic Italian sausage and peppers. Hot Italian sausage links are layered in with zesty bell peppers and onions, blanketed in smoked mozzarella cheese, and grilled nice and toasty on Italian bread. Serve marinara sauce on the side for dipping and enjoy!

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1 Deborah Dowd November 4, 2009 at 7:50 pm: So glad I found your blog- my mom gave me a panini maker for my birthday,and with your recipes I will really give it a workout!
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Kathy Reply:
November 4th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Excellent – I’m glad you found me too! Happy grilling!

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2 lo November 5, 2009 at 4:53 pm: It’s true — this is serious football food. And even those of us who don’t understand the game (yes, there are others out there), can enjoy it!
lo´s last blog ..Cold Comfort: Root Veggie Stew with Beef

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3 The Food Hunter November 6, 2009 at 5:53 pm: Great panini. Can’t wait to check out Food2.

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4 Ariel November 7, 2009 at 1:43 pm: Just stumbled across your site here and basically filed away half your creations to try out! Thank you so much for sharing!
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5 Kevin November 8, 2009 at 8:42 am: Sausage and pepper are a great sandwich combo!

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6 tiina November 9, 2009 at 4:49 am: I just found your blog. I’m in love! Happy November!
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7 Nate November 10, 2009 at 8:03 am: Oh, slather on some really good mustard, and it’s heaven!
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8 Sandie (Inn Cuisine) November 11, 2009 at 10:05 pm: I should know better than to visit your blog when I have the midnight munchies, but I’m telling you…this panini would hit the spot!
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9 Tracey November 13, 2009 at 11:22 am: You are so right. This is the perfect football watching sandwich.

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10 leigh November 15, 2009 at 12:10 pm: hello! wonderful post and i just realized i don’t think i ever sent you the link to your interview on our sandwich blog! thanks so much again, it was great to hear your perspective!!!

http://austineatssandwiches.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/sandwiches-a-panini-perspective/

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11 Sylvia January 1, 2010 at 6:44 pm: Oooh these look delicious for a football game (perhaps the National Championship?) I love sausage and peppers together– and you can’t go wrong with melted cheese. Delightful!
-Sylvia
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