PROSCUITTO PESTO PANINI
4 thick slices seeded Italian bread cut diagonally
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. prepared pesto
2 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto
2 oz. thinly sliced dry salami
2 ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 oz. sliced mozzarella cheese
Preheat Panini grill on HI setting.
Brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil; placed brushed side down on
cutting board or work surface. Spread pesto on top of 2 slices of bread. Top with
prosciutto, salami, cheese and tomatoes. Top with remaining 2 slices of bread placed
oiled side out.
Cook in preheated Panini grill about 4 minutes until bread is golden, cheese is melted
and sandwich is heated through.
Makes 2 sandwiches.
TUNA MELT
1 can (7 oz.) tuna, drained and flaked
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp. finely chopped red pepper
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
3 tbsp. light mayonnaise
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
3 multigrain sandwich thins, split
6 thin slices purple onion
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Preheat Panini grill on MED-HI setting.
In medium bowl, combine first 6 ingredients; blend well. Brush outside of each
sandwich thin with olive oil; placed brushed side of bottom of sandwich thins down
on cutting board or work surface. Divide tuna mixture, purple onion slices tomato
slices on top surface of 3 sandwich thins. Place tops of sandwich thins on tomatoes,
oiled side out.
Cook in preheated Panini grill about 4 minutes until bread is golden, cheese is melted
and sandwich is heated through.
Makes 2 sandwiches.
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TUSCAN PANINI wITh PESTO
2 large thick slices Ciabatta, Tuscan or Artisan Italian bread
Olive oil
2 tbsp. jarred traditional basil pesto
3 oz. sliced roasted chicken, thinly sliced
2 slices Asiago cheese
3 slices tomato
Preheat Panini grill on HI setting.
Brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil; placed brushed side down on
cutting board or work surface. Spread basil pesto on top surface of 1 slice of bread.
Top with chicken, cheese and tomato. Top with remaining slice of bread placed oiled
side out.
Cook in preheated Panini grill about 5 minutes until bread is golden, cheese is melted
and sandwich is heated through.
Makes 1 large sandwich.
GROwN-UP GRILLEd ChEESE
4 slices hearty wheat bread
2 tbsp. melted butter
1 large tomato sliced
6 slices crisp bacon
4 slices (about 1/3 lb.) white Cheddar cheese
½ cup arugula
2 tbsp. bottled balsamic vinaigrette
Preheat Panini grill on HI setting.
Spread melted butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place 2 slices of bread
buttered side down on cutting board or work surface. Top each slice of bread with
tomato, bacon, cheese and arugula. Drizzle each sandwich with 1 tbsp. vinaigrette.
Cover with remaining slices of bread with buttered side up.
Cook in preheated Panini grill about 5 minutes until bread is golden and cheese is
melted.
Makes 2 sandwiches.
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