STUFFINGS for the Gastronomic Panettone

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

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


What is the price of this large leavened bread? The price of the gastronomic panettone for stuffing ranges from 15 euros to 30 euros per kg. The cost of the stuffed savory panettone starts from 30 euros upwards depending on the quality of the ingredients.


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

Other delicious recipes for the Christmas holidays:

the best fillings for savory panettone
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Cheap
  • 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

STUFFINGS for the Gastronomic Panettone

  • 1 gastronomic panettone (I made it at home)
  • 1/2 cup cooked lentils (better if creamy)
  • 1.1 oz artichokes in oil (cut into strips)
  • 4 almonds (sliced or slivered)
  • 2.5 oz gorgonzola and mascarpone
  • 2 tbsps milk
  • 3.5 oz radicchio (cooked or raw)
  • 2 walnuts (chopped)
  • 3.5 oz mayonnaise
  • 3.5 oz tuna in oil (crumbled)
  • 2 eggs
  • 3.5 oz ricotta
  • 2 tbsps milk
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 2.1 oz mortadella
  • to taste pistachios (optional)

How to stuff the gastronomic panettone the day before?

Stuffed gastronomic panettone is tastier if prepared the day before, as the various flavors blend together, resulting in a better final taste. The important thing is to wrap it ready with food 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 3/5 inch (1.5 cm) thick or less (the thinner they are, the better the result), starting from the bottom and moving up. Before cutting, I recommend placing the leavened bread in the refrigerator for an hour, or in the freezer for 20 minutes, as it will be easier to cut when cold.

Fill the slices two by two (to obtain one filled layer and one empty for easy sandwich separation) and stack the sandwiches one on top of the 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, ending with the most delicate flavors on the upper part.

How to cut the stuffed panettone?

To secure the filled leavened bread, skewer 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 the savory panettone vertically into four or six parts.

Stuffings for the Gastronomic Panettone

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  • – cooked lentils (or blended into cream)

    – sliced artichokes

    – almond slices (or other chopped nuts)

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

    – peanut butter with pickles

    pan-fried onions and chickpea flatbread

    – 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 red radicchio strips

    guacamole (or avocado slices and chopped sun-dried tomatoes)

    bean hummus with sun-dried tomato strips

    hummus with Taggiasca olives

    vegan Russian salad

    – vegan mayo, peas, and boiled carrots

    – olive paté, mixed greens, and pine nuts

    – pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and sliced almonds

    black cabbage pesto and chopped peanuts

    – olive pesto, boiled chicory, and sunflower seeds

    – sun-dried tomato pesto and walnut kernels

    – soy ricotta with grilled vegetables (or pickled vegetables)

    – artichoke sauce with spreadable vegan 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), sun-dried tomatoes, and avocado

    – vegan yogurt with garlic and turmeric, sautéed cabbage

    – vegan yogurt with mayo and chickpea omelet

    – vegan yogurt with mustard, cooked red beet

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

    – red radicchio (raw or cooked)

    – walnut kernels

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

    – sliced avocado with scrambled egg and dried plums

    – goat cheese cream with caramelized figs

    – ricotta cream with grilled vegetables

    – gorgonzola cream with pan-fried onions

    – crescenza cheese, arugula, and parmesan flakes

    – crumbled feta and chopped pickles

    – omelet and cheese slices

    – gorgonzola, walnut crumbles, and red radicchio

    bean hummus with boiled egg slices

    – 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 chickpea flatbread

    – arugula and tomato

    – stracchino with mushrooms and pumpkin

    – stracciatella, fresh or sun-dried tomato, oregano

    – yogurt with mustard and sautéed cabbage

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

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  • – mayonnaise

    – boiled egg slices

    – tuna (or mackerel)

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  • – whipped salt cod

    – butter, lumpfish roe, and citrus zest

    – casatella cheese, smoked swordfish, and long pepper

    – spreadable cheese and anchovies in oil

    – shrimp in pink sauce and lettuce

    guacamole with salmon

    – hummus and smoked tuna

    mayo and octopus carpaccio

    – mayo, 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 (mix ricotta with enough milk) with nutmeg

    – mortadella

    – chopped pistachios (optional)

    Filling with cold cuts savory panettone
  • – butter and salami

    – cashew cream, turkey breast, and arugula

    – roast chicken slices with mayo

    – mayo, ham, and mushrooms

    – mayo, frankfurters, 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 sun-dried tomatoes

    – smoked cheese and speck

    – speck with boiled eggs and capers

    – yogurt with mustard and frankfurters

STORAGE

Once stuffed, the filled gastronomic panettone can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covered with food wrap.

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