Panini Pops!

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Panini Pops!
23 min.
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282kcal

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Looking for a whimsical and delicious snack that's sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike? Then you have to try these Panini Pops! This aren't your average sandwiches; they're fun, bite-sized treats on a stick that are perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or just a playful afternoon snack.

Imagine perfectly toasted rustic bread hugging a molten core of your favorite semi-firm cheese like cheddar, Colby, or Swiss. But this recipe is all about customization and fun! Picture embedding crispy bacon bits, aromatic herbs, or a kick of spicy peppers into that cheesy goodness. This recipe guides you to make these cute and colorful treats.

Using cookie cutters to create fun shapes and inserting lollipop sticks transforms a simple panini into a portable, delectable treat. With a prep time of barely 23 minutes and around 282 calories per serving (making it easy to enjoy without guilt!), these Panini Pops are as convenient as they are irresistible. Get ready to unleash your inner child and create some edible magic!

And don’t worry about complicated techniques! This recipe is designed for ease and guaranteed deliciousness. Let’s get popping!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter room temperature
  •  lollipop sticks 
  • 0.5 pound semi-firm cheese 
  • 0.3 cup mix-ins minced crumbled finely
  • inch cookie cutters 
  • slices rustic bread white sliced

Equipment

  • grill
  • cookie cutter
  • cutting board
  • panini press
  • lollipop sticks

Directions

  1. Heat the panini maker to medium-high heat.
  2. Spread butter on two slices of bread to flavor the outside of the sandwich. Flip over one slice and top the other side with a generous amount of cheese to ensure there will be enough to hold the lollipop sticks in place (plus any mix-ins you might be using). Close the sandwich with the other slice of bread, buttered side up.Grill the panini, two at a time, until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Transfer the panini to a cutting board and immediately cut out shapes with cookie cutters (NOTE: If you’re using a metal cutter it will get HOT very quickly, so take care not to burn your fingers) and insert the lollipop sticks. You’ll want to get the sticks in there as soon as possible, while the cheese is still hot and soft. Once the cheese cools for a minute or two it should firm up and hold the sticks in place.

Nutrition Facts

Calories282kcal
Protein11.81%
Fat71.47%
Carbs16.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.88
Glycemic Load
0.47
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.1334783149802%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.11mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:282.21kcal
14.11%
Fat:22.56g
34.7%
Saturated Fat:12.94g
80.86%
Carbohydrates:11.88g
3.96%
Net Carbohydrates:11.02g
4.01%
Sugar:6.58g
7.31%
Cholesterol:43.4mg
14.47%
Sodium:310.2mg
13.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.39g
16.77%
Calcium:204.26mg
20.43%
Phosphorus:141.23mg
14.12%
Selenium:8.15µg
11.64%
Vitamin A:494.73IU
9.89%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.88%
Zinc:1.1mg
7.34%
Folate:21.18µg
5.3%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.21%
Vitamin B3:0.97mg
4.87%
Vitamin C:3.87mg
4.69%
Fiber:0.85g
3.41%
Magnesium:12.19mg
3.05%
Iron:0.51mg
2.83%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.82%
Vitamin E:0.42mg
2.79%
Vitamin K:2.76µg
2.63%
Potassium:86.02mg
2.46%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.68%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.41%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%