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Bacon Mac and Cheese Panini

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices ciabatta bread
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons butter
  • About 1/3 cup cheddar mac and cheese
  • 1 slice provolone cheese
  • 2 pieces bacon

Directions: 

  1. Preheat a griddler or panini press.
  2. Butter both slices of bread. Layer the cheese, mac and cheese and bacon on 1 bread slice. Top with the second piece of bread and slightly push them together.

Roasted Strawberry, Brie and Chocolate Panini

Makes 2 sandwiches

6 strawberries, quartered
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
pinch of salt
2 tablespoons butter
4 thick-cut slices of multigrain bread
2-3 ounces of brie cheese, sliced
1-2 ounces high-quality chocolate

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss strawberries with oil and salt, then spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.

Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Makes 2 sandwiches

splash of olive oil
1 small clove garlic
3 cups (or 3 big handfuls) baby spinach
4 slices bread (I used sourdough)
about 2 tablespoons cream cheese
1/3-1/2 cup grated or crumbled jack cheese 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup coarsely chopped canned artichoke hearts, drained 1 heaping tablespoon sour cream
1/2 to 1 teaspoon sriracha
large pinch of sea salt
1 tablespoon butter, for grilling the sandwiches

Sandwiches are very personal so the ingredients above are entirely flexible and up to you!

Cuban Inspired Ham and Cheese Panini

I love a great Cuban sandwich!  Here is an easy solution if you want one at home. Enjoy!

1 (1-pound) loaf French bread, ends trimmed, cut into 4 (5-inch) sections
4 tablespoons whole grain mustard
8 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Deli American Cheese
8 ounces sliced deli ham
8 pickle planks
3 tablespoonsLand O Lakes® Butter, melted

Directions

Heat panini press. Cut each bread section horizontally, leaving 1 side attached.

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