Big Game Week: Pastrami and Aged Cheddar Football Panini

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Big Game Week: Pastrami and Aged Cheddar Football Panini
18 min.
4
325kcal

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Get ready to elevate your game day experience with our Big Game Week: Pastrami and Aged Cheddar Football Panini! This deliciously crafted sandwich is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a fun way to celebrate your favorite sporting events. With its rich flavors and satisfying crunch, this panini is sure to be a hit among friends and family.

Imagine biting into perfectly toasted pumpernickel bread, filled with layers of savory pastrami, sharp aged cheddar, and zesty peperoncini, all brought together with a creamy horseradish sauce that adds a delightful kick. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more. Plus, it’s quick and easy to prepare, taking just 18 minutes from start to finish, making it the perfect snack or appetizer for your big game gathering.

Whether you’re hosting a watch party or simply enjoying a cozy night in, these paninis are not only delicious but also visually appealing, especially when cut into fun football shapes. Pair them with a warm bowl of Manhattan clam chowder for a complete meal that will impress your guests. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and get ready to score big with this mouthwatering panini recipe!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon horseradish prepared
  • tablespoons mayonnaise reduced-fat
  • teaspoon onion finely grated
  • tablespoons peperoncini sliced
  • slices pumpernickel bread 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • ounces sharp aged cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 0.5 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Whisk together the horseradish sauce ingredients in a small bowl, seasoning it with salt and pepper to your taste. Refrigerate the sauce until you’re ready to use it.
  2. Spread a few teaspoons of horseradish sauce on one slice of bread (see advice below for cutting the bread into football shapes). Top it with a few slices of pastrami, a few slices of peperoncini and a few tablespoons of cheese. Close the sandwich with a second slice of bread.Grill the panini until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Serve them immediately, with a bowl of Manhattan clam chowder, if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Calories325kcal
Protein15.48%
Fat43.87%
Carbs40.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.25
Glycemic Load
15
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
13.515217299047%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:325.36kcal
16.27%
Fat:16.03g
24.65%
Saturated Fat:7.42g
46.4%
Carbohydrates:33.41g
11.14%
Net Carbohydrates:28.87g
10.5%
Sugar:1.71g
1.9%
Cholesterol:37.95mg
12.65%
Sodium:849.46mg
36.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.72g
25.45%
Manganese:0.85mg
42.67%
Selenium:24.55µg
35.07%
Calcium:263.06mg
26.31%
Phosphorus:259.86mg
25.99%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.61%
Fiber:4.54g
18.17%
Folate:71.05µg
17.76%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.2%
Zinc:2.09mg
13.95%
Magnesium:46.21mg
11.55%
Iron:1.99mg
11.08%
Vitamin B3:2.12mg
10.59%
Copper:0.21mg
10.4%
Vitamin C:7.31mg
8.86%
Vitamin A:404.33IU
8.09%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.8%
Potassium:210.01mg
6%
Vitamin K:5.93µg
5.65%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.51%
Vitamin E:0.74mg
4.94%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.52%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%