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Cinnamon Chili Pork, Sweet Potato, and Avocado Panini

Updated: Jun 11, 2021 Β· Published: Feb 23, 2015 by Chris Cockren Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β· 37 Comments

This post is sponsored by Hamilton Beach.  As always, all opinions and recipe are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands who support Shared Appetite! 

Cinnamon Chili Pork, Sweet Potato, and Avocado Panini | sharedappetite.comNeed a healthier sandwich option that's still big on flavor?  Boom.  Cinnamon Chili Pork, Sweet Potato, and Avocado Panini will totally rock your taste buds!

Well, it's back to work for this guy.  I know, I'm sure you are all soooo sorry for me.

Why do these weeks always fly by so fast?  My grand plans for a whole lot of productivity this week ended up (as always) in getting side-tracked with anything and everything.  Doh!  Asheley and I did, at least, get the majority of the baby registry completed.

And ermagherd... I really had no clue how much stuff a baby "needs".  Jeez.

After hours and hours of researching infant carriers, convertible carseats,  and baby monitors, a guy needs a sandwich.  And my typical PB+J isn't going to come close to cutting it.

But a legit panini?  Now that's what I'm talking about.  This Cinnamon Chili Pork, Sweet Potato, and Avocado Panini is the real deal in the flavor department.  Heck to the yes.

Cinnamon Chili Pork, Sweet Potato, and Avocado Panini | sharedappetite.comSince operation #stopbeingafatty is still in full effect (although I must admit this week off has been a bit indulgent in the eating department), a bit better-for-me meals is muy importante.  

Luckily, these didn't taste healthy.  I packed in some serious flavor... a punch of cinnamon and chili in the pork.  Roasted sweet potatoes and fresh avocado.  And of course a little sharp cheddar for the critical meltability factor in the panini.

Cinnamon Chili Pork, Sweet Potato, and Avocado Panini | sharedappetite.comGrab this recipe for Cinnamon Chili Pork, Sweet Potato, and Avocado Panini over at the official Hamilton Beach blog, Everyday Good Thinking, where I'm guest posting today.

Snag this recipe!

And big thanks to Hamilton Beach, they are offering up a great giveaway of the same panini press I used in my kitchen: Panini Grill Gourmet Sandwich Maker!  One Shared Appetite reader is going to win... you gotta be in it to win it!  Make it happen πŸ˜‰

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Comments

  1. Kevin | keviniscooking says

    February 23, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    Looking good here and I love how you dug out the bread center for more good filling stuff. Those roasted sweet potatoes were a nice touch.

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      You know it dude... more room in the sandwich for the fillings!

      Reply
  2. Nicole - Coking for Keeps says

    February 23, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    I can honestly say I've never see a panini quite like this! So unique and duh, ridiculously delicious looking!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks Nicole πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Chrissy says

    February 23, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    Dear. Operation #stopbeingafatty needs to happen over here as well. I spent all weekend baking and am on sugar overload. Good thing I'm going on vacation this weekend...

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 3:13 pm

      Hahahaha glad to know I'm not the only one!

      Reply
  4. Annette says

    February 24, 2015 at 1:50 am

    I would make this recipe!

    Earlier today Hamilton Beach shared this recipe on Facebook and I immediately clicked it. It reminds me of something I used to eat at a local fast food place - that's not meant as an insult. It was a S. Louisiana chain that was really ahead of its time with quality food, so unfortunately it didn't last long. They sold a wrap made with pork, sweet potatoes, cornbread dressing, and maybe something else. My friends and I still talk about it and this panini is the closet thing I've found.

    So, I bookmarked it to make later, but didn't see a giveaway; then tonight I was reading my favorite food blogs and saw this giveaway. When I clicked and saw the recipe I laughed. So yeah, I have stalked this recipe twice today!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 3:13 pm

      Ooooo putting cornbread dressing in there sounds legit! Such a great idea. So glad you stopped by and entered the giveaway! Good luck!

      Reply
  5. Arman says

    February 24, 2015 at 1:52 am

    You never cease to amaze me, Chris- These creations- No words. I thought I was being fancy adding three cheeses to a single grilled cheese..

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      Hahaha thanks Arman! ...although 3 cheese grilled cheese sounds pretty fantastic right about now!

      Reply
  6. Jeffrey says

    February 24, 2015 at 8:12 am

    I like turkey sandwiches with peppers, onions, spinach, sprouts, cucumbers and hummus.

    Reply
  7. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says

    February 24, 2015 at 9:50 am

    I seriously want everything you make like all the time.

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      Hahahaha anytime you want to come on over and chow down is totally great in my book!

      Reply
  8. Jen at Baked by an Introvert says

    February 24, 2015 at 10:34 am

    You always make the best recipes, Chris! Everything leaves me with a massive craving. I am drooling over this panini and all of the flavors you incorporated. Sounds incredible!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks so much Jen πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Ashley says

    February 24, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    Ugh I should not be reading food blogs when I'm haaangry for dinner!! haha This looks soooo good. Sweet potato and avocado are two of my absolute favorites and with the pork???

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      LOL I do that all the time too... I'll be looking at this amazing cake while eating an apple at my work computer. So not a good idea!

      Reply
  10. Megan says

    February 24, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    Seriously?! Avocado, sweet potato, and CINNAMON CHILI PORK? I'm about to swan-dive into this computer screen right here. These look soooo good!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      Hahahaha YESSSSSSS!

      Reply
  11. cheri says

    February 24, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    Hi Chris, love this combination, pork with cinnamon....yum!!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      Thanks so much Cheri! Much appreciated!

      Reply
  12. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    February 25, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    You are spot on - babies NEED tons of stuff! Before AND after they are born!
    Btw, the stuffing sounds wonderful - I don't think I could get around at actually making a panini with it as I'd probably just eat it with a spoon!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      Hahaha I'm quickly learning how much then need Shashi!! It's crazy!

      Reply
  13. Margot C says

    February 25, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    Well, I do like the look of your recipe, but since you asked I might go sort of New Orleans style with fried shrimp and avocado.

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 2:54 pm

      Mmmmm sounds great!

      Reply
  14. Kelly says

    February 25, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    This panini looks incredible, Chris! Digging out the center and stuffing it with that roasted sweet potato and avocado filling sound perfect! I can just imagine how flavorful that cinnamon chili pork is! This is one epic sandwich! Love it!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 2:54 pm

      I'm all about extra fillings! Epic indeed!

      Reply
  15. Lily Lau says

    February 25, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    Now after this panini I think I've seeing all in this world... πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 2:54 pm

      Hahaha thanks!

      Reply
  16. Alice says

    February 25, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    oh my gawd, Chris! this panini looks sooooooo good!!! I've always wanted a panini grill!!! I would make a caprese panini!!!!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      Hahaha thanks Alice! Yea, panini grills are pretty sweet! Hope you win!

      Reply
  17. Christine says

    February 26, 2015 at 10:13 am

    LOVING the unique flavors of this dish Chris, so creative!!! pinned πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      Thanks Christine πŸ™‚

      Reply
  18. Izzy says

    February 26, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    I think one reason my husband is so hesitant to have a baby is because of all the things such a tiny person would need!! These paninis sounds so amazing and so creative! I love all the delicious flavors you packed into them, especially the cinnamon!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      Thansk Izzy! I know, it's crazy how much this little baby needs!!!

      Reply
  19. Anna says

    February 28, 2015 at 11:10 pm

    Pork and cinnamon. Now this is a samba. Alllll the yes. Amazing. Want!!! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 03, 2015 at 2:08 pm

      Hahaha oh yea!

      Reply

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