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Chocolate Panini

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Makes 4 servings 1x

Time 15-20 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 4 large or 8 small slices bread (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)
  • 8 ounces chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

  1. If using a gas grill, heat it for medium direct cooking. If using a charcoal grill, after taking off dinner, add more coals if necessary and close the lid until ready to cook. In either case, clean the grates.
  2. Put half of the bread slices on a baking sheet. Divide the chocolate evenly on top, spreading almost to the edges. Top with the remaining bread. Spread both sides of each sandwich with the butter; sprinkle with the sugar. (You can do this earlier in the day if you like; wrap the panini in plastic to keep the bread from drying out.)
  3. Put the panini on the grill directly over the fire. Close the lid and cook, turning once, until the bread develops grill marks and the chocolate has melted, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Let cool for a minute or 2; cut large sandwiches in halves, quarters, or sticks if you like and serve.

— Recipe from How to Grill Everything

Recipe variations

Chocolate-Almond or Other Nut Panini
Before adding the chocolate, spread the bread with almond butter or other nut butter. You’ll need 1/4 to 1/3 cup.

Chocolate-Strawberry Panini
Put a layer of strawberry slices over the chocolate before topping with the bread. Depending on the size of your bread slices and the size of the berries, you’ll need 1 to 2 strawberries per sandwich.

Peanut Butter, Banana, and Chocolate Panini
Ooey gooey good: Spread creamy or crunchy peanut butter on the bread before adding the chocolate; you’ll need 1/4 to 1/3 cup. Then put a layer of thinly sliced banana over the chocolate before topping with the bread. One large banana is usually enough.