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Cheese, Onion and Sun-Dried Tomato Panini

Cheese, Onion and Sun-Dried Tomato Panini

with Chips and Balsamic Dressed Tomato & Rocket Salad
4.0(1.8K)Review Summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on February 09, 2026
Calories
782 kcal
Protein
27.1g protein
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Cereals containing gluten
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

450

Potatoes

1

Medium Tomato

12

Balsamic Glaze

(Contains: Sulphites)

25

Sun-Dried Tomato Paste

20

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

90

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

2

Ciabatta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

20

Onion Marmalade

40

Wild Rocket

Not included in your delivery

1

Olive Oil for the Dressing

2

Mayonnaise

Energy (kcal)782 kcal
Energy (kJ)3274 kJ
Fat36.6 g
of which saturates13.4 g
Carbohydrate91.4 g
of which sugars12.5 g
Protein27.1 g
Salt2.7 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Baking Tray
Medium Bowl
Grater
Small Bowl
Pan

Instructions

Roast the Chips
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Chop the potatoes lengthways into 1cm slices, then chop into 1cm wide chips (no need to peel).

Pop the chips onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

When the oven is hot, bake on the top shelf until golden, 25-30 mins. Turn halfway through.

Prep Time
2

Meanwhile, cut the tomato into 1cm chunks. Add to a medium bowl with the balsamic glaze and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for amount). Season with salt and pepper, mix well and set aside.

Get Cheesy
3

In another small bowl, combine the sun-dried tomato paste, grated hard Italian style cheese and mayo (see pantry for amount). 

Grate the cheddar cheese.

Build your Panini
4

Halve the ciabatta and spread the sun-dried tomato mixture onto the cut sides.

Spread the onion marmalade over the ciabatta bases, then top with the grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Sandwich shut with the ciabatta lids, firmly pressing the ingredients inside.

Time to Toast
5

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

Once hot, lay in your panini, pressing down with a spatula or heavy-bottomed pan.

Cook, pressing occasionally, until the bread is golden, 2-3 mins on each side. Lower the heat if necessary.

Once toasted, transfer to a medium baking tray and bake on the middle shelf of your oven for 6-7 mins.

Finish and Serve
6

When everything's ready, toss the rocket with the tomatoes.

Once your panini are cool enough to handle, cut diagonally into halves.

Share the panini and chips between your plates. Serve the tomato salad alongside. 

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty combination of cheese, onion marmalade, and sun-dried tomato, though some found it a bit rich or overpowering.
  • Ease of prep: Simple to make, though some found pan-frying tricky; consider using a sandwich maker or air fryer for easier cooking.
  • Suggestions: Add chicken or ham for extra protein; use less cheese for a lighter meal; increase onion marmalade for more flavour.
  • Portions: Some felt it was more suitable as a lunch option rather than dinner; consider serving with a larger salad instead of chips.
  • Texture: For better melting, try using mozzarella instead of cheddar; add fresh onions for extra crunch.
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