So a dumbbell is probably not what you were guessing, but I used it last night to make paninis with great success. This should work on a grill but I used a stove top griddle with a grill side, like the one below.
This pan is currently on sale at Kohl's for $47.49. (Get out that 30% coupon! :) )
I used Pam on the griddle and then placed two sandwiches on the pan. I used dry bread (not buttered) and had filled the sandwich with cold cuts, cheese, and roasted red peppers. I then topped the sandwiches with a jelly roll pan and placed the dumbbell on top of the jelly roll pan. (The weight I used was 10 lbs.) If the weight has a plastic coating, you may want to lay a pot holder between the jelly roll pan and the dumbbell. The sandwiches cook quickly (2-3 minutes a side) at medium heat. You want to see dark golden brown grill marks on the bread. Make sure to flip half way through. Voila! You have a panini press made out of items that you have lots of other uses for. You can even work on your biceps while you are cooking! :)
Make Ahead Tip: There is nothing like a straight off the "press" panini, however, I am obsessed with making meals ahead these days. Grill up the paninis and refrigerate. When you are ready to eat, heat in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes.
Enjoy!
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