Ultimate Panini Recipe

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“The aroma of onions cooking at country fairs and street vendor carts makes me crave caramelized onions. I wanted to pair them with something special, and this sandwich is just that.”—Charlene Brogan Falmouth, Maine

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Ultimate Panini Recipe
  • Prep: 40 min. Cook: 5 min./batch
  • Yield: 4 Servings
40 5 45

Ingredients

  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 8 garlic-flavored sandwich pickle slices
  • 8 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

  • In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown.
  • Layer the cheese, ham, tomato, pickles and caramelized onions on four bread slices; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
  • Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 3-4 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.

Cooking for 2: Ultimate Panini for Two

Nutritional Facts 1 panini equals 405 calories, 22 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 1,188 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Ultimate Panini in Taste of Home February/March 2011, p39

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Panini

A sandwich typically assembled with cheese and perhaps meat, vegetables and condiments that is grilled until the interior is warmed and the exterior is crispy. A flat bread such as focaccia is classically used.

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Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2012 by tootlissie

I made these for 12 people. They raved about them. So delicious & a favorite!!!


Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2012 by alishahid

Very nice recipe


Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2011 by joanna50

I am ready to try this one looks really good


Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2011 by Dawnielleleland

The taste was fabulous! Loved it. It's a little messy to make, buy my philosophy is the messier the better!


Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2011 by tompat90

Awesome!!! Used LaBrea Bread from Harris Teeter. My husband loved it and he does most of the cooking! Will defintely make again.

 
 
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