Ultimate Panini
“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, Maine4 ServingsPrep: 40 min. Cook: 5 min./batch
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.
Nutrition 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.