Ever wondered what kind of bizarre culinary creations spring from the mind of Peter Griffin? Well, look no further than the “Car Panini” from Family Guy! Inspired by a clip from the show, this recipe takes the concept of cartoon food to a whole new level. Before diving into this quirky sandwich, I realized a crucial piece of equipment was missing from my kitchen: a panini press. Much like embarking on any slightly ridiculous food adventure, the quest for the perfect press began, leading me to a delightful discovery at a local thrift store – a Hello Kitty panini press!
A pink Hello Kitty panini press sits on a wooden surface, ready to be used for making a cartoon-inspired panini.
This seemingly brand-new Hello Kitty panini press, found for a bargain price, appeared to be the ideal tool for this culinary experiment. There wasn’t a single mark on it, suggesting it might have been more of a novelty purchase than a kitchen staple for its previous owner. Naturally, a test run was in order to ensure this adorable appliance was up to the task. While it didn’t transport me into a Family Guy-esque tangent, it did confirm that the Hello Kitty panini press was indeed functional and ready to create a cartoon car panini!
Ingredients for the Peter Griffin Car Panini
To recreate this Family Guy special, gather these ingredients:
- 2 slices of white bread
- 3 hot dogs
- 4 peanut butter cups
- A handful of Doritos
- 1 Cadbury Creme Egg
Directions: Assembling Your Car Panini
Let’s build this unusual sandwich step-by-step:
- Start with two slices of white bread. Place them side by side.
- On one slice, arrange the hot dogs. Stack them as desired to fit the bread.
- Layer the peanut butter cups on top of the hot dogs.
- Crumble Doritos generously over the peanut butter cups, creating a crunchy layer.
- Crack the Cadbury Creme Egg and carefully place it on top of the Doritos, allowing the yolk to spread slightly.
A partially assembled Peter Griffin Car Panini, showcasing layers of hot dogs, peanut butter cups, Doritos, and a cracked Cadbury egg on white bread.
- Top everything with the second slice of bread to complete your Peter Griffin Car Panini.
- Carefully place the sandwich into the preheated panini press.
- Press and cook for several minutes until the bread is nicely browned and the chocolate inside is melted and gooey.
The Peter Griffin Car Panini being pressed in the Hello Kitty panini press, with steam escaping as it cooks.
Taste Test: Is the Car Panini “Cromulent”?
The Peter Griffin Car Panini, while sounding like a chaotic mix of flavors, is… well, interesting. While everything was consumed, “enjoyable” might be a strong word. The combination of peanut butter cups and the Cadbury Creme Egg proved to be a bit too much chocolate, overwhelming the hot dogs and Doritos. However, a bite that isolated the hot dogs and Doritos (sans chocolate) was surprisingly palatable. This suggests that a hot dog and Doritos panini could actually be a decent, albeit unconventional, lunch option.
The finished Peter Griffin Car Panini, cut in half, revealing the melted chocolate and layered ingredients, ready for tasting.
More Culinary Chaos from Peter Griffin’s Food Truck
The Car Panini is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Peter Griffin’s food truck menu. In the same Family Guy episode, Peter’s food truck boasts other questionable delights, including:
- Hamburgers with jelly donut buns
- Drinks served with a hot dog straw
- Cereal made of M&M’s and Dr. Pepper
- Swedish fish tacos
While the Car Panini experience was a mixed bag, the sheer audacity of Peter Griffin’s culinary imagination is undeniable. Perhaps some of these other food truck creations are worth exploring… at your own risk!
Cromulence Rating: 6 Bing Cars out of 10
Inspired by: Peter Griffin’s Car Panini from Family Guy (Season 15, Episode 16)
