FILLINGS for the savory panettone

The fillings of the savory panettone are many; this recipe is perfect for Christmas holidays, New Year’s Eve but also for a party, buffet, birthday or a quick dinner with friends. Grandma Benedetta loves to fill it with different fillings (vegan, vegetarian, with fish, cheese and cold cuts, gourmet) to cater to everyone’s dietary choices and preferences. How to fill the savory panettone? Below are many ideas for all seasons, good both as an appetizer and as a main dish.

For a very soft result, use fresh savory panettone. Here is my recipe for a homemade and vegan version (egg and lactose-free). Here is the Bimby version.


What is the price of this large leavened product? The price of the savory panettone to be filled ranges from 15 euros to 30 euros per kg. The cost of the stuffed savory panettone starts from 30 euros and up depending on the quality of the ingredients.


Where to buy the savory panettone? It can be found artisanally in bakeries, pastry shops, or packaged in supermarkets, as well as online.
As an alternative to savory panettone, you can create a:
– tower of sandwiches
– pyramid of milk rolls, mini burger buns or slices of baguette

Other tasty recipes for the Christmas holidays:

the best fillings for savory panettone
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Rest time: 1 Hour
  • Preparation time: 45 Minutes
  • Portions: 8
  • Cooking methods: No cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Christmas
486.02 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 486.02 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 40.15 (g) of which sugars 9.91 (g)
  • Proteins 17.15 (g)
  • Fat 28.06 (g) of which saturated 2.39 (g)of which unsaturated 3.23 (g)
  • Fibers 1.70 (g)
  • Sodium 184.44 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 175 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

FILLINGS for the savory panettone

  • 1 savory panettone (I made it homemade)
  • 3/4 cup cooked lentils (better if in puree)
  • 1 oz artichokes in oil (sliced)
  • 4 almonds (sliced or chopped)
  • 2.5 oz gorgonzola and mascarpone
  • 2 tbsps milk
  • 1 cup radicchio (cooked or raw)
  • 2 walnuts (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup tuna in oil (crumbled)
  • 2 eggs
  • 3.5 oz ricotta
  • 2 tbsps milk
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 2 oz mortadella
  • to taste pistachios (optional)

How to fill the savory panettone the day before?

The savory panettone filled the day before is tastier, the different flavors blend together and the final taste is better. It is important to wrap it ready with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. Before serving, bring to room temperature for 1 hour.

How to assemble the savory panettone?

With a long sharp knife, cut the panettone horizontally into slices about 1.5 centimeters (0.6 inches) or less thick (the thinner they are, the better the result), starting from the bottom and going up. Before cutting, I recommend placing the leavened product in the refrigerator for an hour, or in the freezer for 20 minutes, as if it is cold, cutting will be easier.

Fill the slices two by two (to get a full layer and an empty one for easy separation of the sandwiches) and stack the sandwiches on top of each other. If the number of slices is odd, do not fill the top dome. Fill the inside of every two slices, starting from the bottom with the most flavorful fillings, finishing with the more delicate flavors at the top.

How to cut the filled pan canasta?

To keep the filled leavened product steady, pierce it from top to bottom with long skewers in steel or bamboo, as many as the cuts you want to make. Then with a bread knife cut vertically into four or six parts the savory panettone.

Fillings for the savory panettone

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  • – cooked lentils (or pureed)

    – artichokes in slices

    – almond flakes (or chopped other nuts)

    Fillings for the savory panettone VEGAN
  • every filling can be enriched with sprouts, lettuce leaves, arugula, or baby spinach

    – peanut butter with pickles

    pan-fried onions and cecina

    – artichoke cream and chopped nuts

    lupin cream with artichokes

    – pumpkin cream (cooked pumpkin, nutmeg, and vegan cream) and pan-fried mushrooms

    pan-fried mushrooms and shredded red radicchio

    guacamole (or avocado slices and chopped sundried tomatoes)

    bean hummus with strips of sundried tomatoes

    hummus of chickpeas with Taggiasca olives

    vegan Russian salad

    – vegan mayo, peas, and boiled carrots

    – olive paté, mixed greens, and pine nuts

    – pesto, sundried tomatoes, and sliced almonds

    kale pesto and crushed peanuts

    – olive pesto, boiled chicory, and sunflower seeds

    – sundried tomato pesto and walnut pieces

    – soy ricotta with grilled vegetables (or pickled vegetables)

    – artichoke sauce with vegan spreadable cheese

    – pink yogurt sauce (vegan yogurt with pink sauce and maple syrup) and julienne carrots

    tofu sauce with capers (or pumpkin seeds)

    – cooked seitan and baby spinach

    – tofu (or soy ricotta), sundried tomatoes, and avocado

    – vegan yogurt with garlic and turmeric, pan-cooked cabbage

    – vegan yogurt with mayo and green farifrittata

    – vegan yogurt with mustard, cooked red beet

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  • – gorgonzola and mascarpone cream (mix cheese with a little milk to cream)

    – red radicchio (raw or cooked)

    – walnut pieces

    Fillings for the savory panettone vegetarian
  • (use cheese without animal rennet)

    – sliced avocado with scrambled egg and dried prunes

    – ricotta cream with grilled vegetables

    – gorgonzola cream with pan-fried onions

    – crescenza, arugula, and parmesan flakes

    – crumbled feta and diced pickles

    – omelet and cheese slices

    – gorgonzola, walnut pieces, and red radicchio

    bean hummus with sliced boiled eggs

    – Russian salad

    – mayo, tomato, and capers

    – mayo and boiled eggs

    – mozzarella and tomato

    – philadelphia, arugula, and boiled eggs

    – philadelphia, boiled eggs, and cooked ham

    cooked radicchio with mozzarella

    – robiola and cecina

    – arugula and tomato

    – stracchino with mushrooms and pumpkin

    – stracciatella, fresh or sundried tomato, oregano

    – yogurt with mustard and pan-cooked cabbage

    – cooked pumpkin with cream cheese, julienne radicchio, and chopped hazelnuts

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  • – mayonnaise

    – sliced boiled eggs

    – tuna (or mackerel)

    recipe photo step - FILLING with eggs and fish
  • – whipped cod

    – butter, lumpfish roe, and citrus zest

    – casatella, smoked swordfish, and long pepper

    – spreadable cheese and anchovies in oil

    – shrimp in pink sauce and lettuce

    guacamole with salmon

    – hummus and smoked tuna

    mayonnaise and octopus carpaccio

    – mayonnaise, shrimp, and arugula

    – mascarpone and salmon

    tuna mousse and artichokes

    – sour cream, lemon with chives, mackerel in oil

    – philadelphia with smoked trout

    – ricotta, bottarga, and thyme

    – robiola, caviar, and chives

    cocktail sauce and cuttlefish roe

    pink sauce and shrimp

    – sturgeon in oil and onions (or cooked onions)

    – tuna, fresh onions, and mayo

    – tuna and mayo with anchovy fillets

    – boiled eggs and trout roe

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  • – ricotta cream (dissolve ricotta with needed milk) with nutmeg

    – mortadella

    – chopped pistachios (optional)

    Filling with cold cuts savory panettone
  • – butter and salami

    – roast chicken slices with mayo

    – mayo, ham, and mushrooms

    – mayo, sausages, and artichokes

    mortadella mousse and walnuts (or olives)

    – lettuce, boiled chicken, mayo, and black olives

    – cooked ham and edam

    – ricotta and cured ham

    – salami, mozzarella, and sundried tomatoes

    – scamorza and speck

    – speck with boiled eggs and capers

    – yogurt with mustard and sausages

STORAGE

Once filled, the stuffed savory panettone keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covered with plastic wrap.

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