Hawaiian Panini with Hot Honey Mustard Aioli

Hawaiian Panini on top of a serving platter cut in half with chips around the serving platter. Hot Honey Mustard Aioli, a drink and pineapple are featured in the background.

Hawaiian Panini with Hot Honey Mustard Aioli

This Hawaiian Panini with Hot Honey Mustard Aioli is sweet, savory and has just a little bit of spice. With layers of honey ham, melty cheese, juicy pineapple, all pressed between golden, crispy bread slathered with a hot honey mustard aioli, this sandwich is the perfect twist on a classic favorite. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or an easy dinner this panini is packed with bold flavor and comes together in minutes.

Course Lunch

Keyword Hawaiian Panini, Hot Honey Mustard Aioli

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings 4

Calories 1090kcal

Equipment

Panini maker

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 tablespoons hot honey (adjust based on your preferred spice)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon table salt
8 thick slices Hawaiian bread
16 ounces sliced honey ham
12 ounces Monterrey Jack cheese, sliced
8 thin pineapple slices, grilled or fresh
2-4 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

Preheat panini maker.
Make aioli by combing mayonnaise, honey mustard, hot honey, minced garlic, lemon juice and salt in a small bowl.
Spread aioli evenly over each slice of bread.
Layer the bottom slices of bread evenly with Monterey jack cheese slices, pineapple slices and ham. Finish with top slices of bread.
Butter each outer side of bread.
Place sandwich on the preheated Panini press. Grill for 3-4 minutes, until the bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
Remove from heat, allow to cool for 1 minute. Slice and serve with additional aioli for dipping, if desired.

Notes

No panini maker? No problem! Grill the sandwich in a skillet, laying another heavy skillet on top of the sandwich to press it together.

You can pre-grill the pineapple slices before you put them in the panini. This really brings out their sweetness.

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