Bring both halves of the panini together, ready to be cooked. If you have a panini press, you’ll want to leave each panini in for around 3-5 minutes, so that the bread is beautifully toasted and your cheese melts, binding all the ingredients together.
If you don’t have a panini press, then fear not. Instead, place the assembled panini in a pan on high heat. Then, press down on top of them with a large object, such as a cooking pot or a grill press (if you have one), and keep them pressed for 2-3 minutes on each side. Use your best judgment, but a good rule of them is to look at the cheese. If you can see the goat cheese has melted, your paninis should be good to go.