Ultimate Panini

Name: Ultimate Panini
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Cook: 5 min./batch YIELD: 4 servings.

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

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

1. 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.
2. Layer the cheese, ham, tomato, pickles and caramelized onions on four bread slices; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
3. Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 3-4 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 405 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 1188mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.

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