Mini Grilled Mozzarella & Pepperoni Panini Bites
Bite-sized grilled paninis filled with melty mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and Italian herbs—ideal for party appetizers or quick snacks.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 3 mins
- Total Time: 8 mins
- Yield: 12 mini paninis 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 small slider buns or baguette slices
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Marinara or creamy dipping sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a panini press or grill pan.
- Slice buns in half and spread butter on the outer sides of each half.
- On the unbuttered side, layer mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices, then sprinkle with Italian herbs.
- Close the sandwich with the top bun, buttered side facing out.
- Grill in the panini press for 2–3 minutes until cheese melts and bread is golden with grill marks.
- Serve warm with marinara or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a slice of tomato or a drizzle of pesto before grilling.
- Use turkey pepperoni or vegetarian pepperoni for a lighter or meat-free version.
- If you don’t have a panini press, use a skillet and press sandwiches down with a spatula or heavy pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini panini
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: mini panini, mozzarella pepperoni sandwich, party appetizer, grilled bites, Italian snack