Paninis

Inspired by the menu of Busboys and Poets Restaurant

So, my husband and I go through phases where we eat lots of paninis and we are now definitely in that phase again after visiting Busboys and Poets recently when my family visited.  We love paninis; they are so versatile and they always ended up being yummy.   So, just take whatever sandwich fixin's you have and through it in the middle of some ciabatta bread (or in a pinch some sourdough or focacia would do....) and throw it on your grill.  A quick, satifying dinner for two!

This particular panini featured Muenster, tomato, apple butter and Roast beef.  Delish!

Ingredients:

• 2 ciabatta rolls
• 2 Tbs.Apple butter, pesto, Dijon mustard, etc…
• ½ tomato sliced or roasted red peppers
• 2-4 slices of Muenster, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Provolone, Swiss or Fresh Mozzarella cheese
• 4-6 slices of deli sliced Turkey, Ham, Roast beef or Portabella mushrooms
• Fat free butter spray (such as Parkay)

Directions:

Heat Panini grill, according to directions.  Slice open the ciabatta rolls and spread with apple butter or pesto.  Layer meat, then tomato or red peppers, and top with cheese.  (Make sure tomato or red pepper is in middle so that it doesn’t get super soggy.)  Spray outside of rolls with butter spray.  Cook on grill until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside.