Brat And Swiss Cheese Panini Food

THE ULTIMATE CHEESY AND SPICY REUBEN BRATS

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat on one side and low heat on the other side.
• Prepare the brat hot tub: In a 12-by-10-inch aluminum roasting pan, combine the hard cider, butter and onions. Place on the hot side of the grill.
• Grill the brats on the cool side of the grill with the lid closed until the internal temperature of the brats reaches 160 degrees F, 12 to 15 minutes per side. Transfer the brats to the brat hot tub, close the grill and simmer for 10 to 15 more minutes.
• Put the sauerkraut and caraway seeds in a small flameproof skillet and place directly on the grill until just warmed through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add 1 cup of the 18,000 Island Dressing and toss to combine.
• For assembly: Nestle a bratwurst and a couple slices of the braised onions into each bun. Smother in warm Swiss Cheese Sauce, then top with some of the kraut mixture. Garnish with sliced chives and thin slices of Fresno pepper if using.
• In a food processor, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, jalapenos, Dijon, garlic and some salt. Puree, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Set a medium saucepan over low heat and add the evaporated milk. Toss the Swiss cheese and cornstarch together in a bowl until totally coated. Whisk the Swiss and American cheese into the saucepan and heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese is completely melted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

CHEESESTEAK PANINI

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peppers and onion, season with the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Throw the roast beef into the same skillet, breaking it up a little as you go. Add a few dashes of Worcestershire and warm for about a minute or so. Remove from the heat.
• To build: Heat a panini maker (or set a grill pan or skillet over medium-low heat).
• Spread half of the mustard onto a slice of bread and top with 2 slices of provolone. Add half of the beef and veggie mix. Top with half of the Homemade Cheese Sauce and another slice of bread. Spread the top side of the bread with 1 tablespoon of butter. Repeat and build the second sandwich.
• Invert the sandwiches butter-side down on the hot panini maker (or grill pan or skillet). Spread another tablespoon of butter on each of the tops.
• Close the panini maker and grill until the bread is crusty and golden and the cheese is melted, 4 to 5 minutes. (If using a grill pan or skillet, carefully flip the sandwiches halfway through.) Slice in half and enjoy!
• Place a double boiler over medium heat. Add the cubed cheese and milk and heat, stirring, until the cheese is melted and the mixture is combined, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mustard, vinegar and salt. Grate the garlic into the mixture using a rasp grater; stir to combine. Cook until the flavors meld, an additional 3 to 5 minutes.

PIMENTO CHEESE PANINI

Steps:

• Stir together cheddar, mayo, pimientos, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne in a bowl. Spread cheese mixture on six slices of bread; top with zucchini and remaining bread slices.
• Spray panini with cooking spray. Coat skillet or grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Place panini in pan; weight with smaller-diameter saucepan weighted with 2 cans. Cook 2 minutes. Flip, replace weight, and cook 2 minutes more.

TURKEY & SWISS PANINI

Steps:

• Brush one side of 2 bread slice with butter.
• Place slices, butter sides down on panini grill; top with turkey, cheese and arugula. Spread 2 bread slices with jam and top sandwiches, jam side down. Brush remaining bread slices with butter.
• Close grill and cook sandwiches over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, until bread is crisp and cheese is melted.
• Enjoy!

VEGGIE BURGER PANINI WITH SWISS CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat panini grill.
• Fill bread slices with cheese, burgers and mushrooms to make 4 sandwiches.
• Mix mayo, parsley and garlic powder until blended; spread onto outsides of sandwiches.
• Grill, in batches if necessary, 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted and sandwiches are golden brown.

O-M-G PIMENTO CHEESE PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat panini grill to high.
• In a bowl, combine the pimentos, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, mayonnaise, pepper, salt, garlic powder, and paprika; taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
• Brush one side of each bread slice with butter.
• Place two slices on a work surface, buttered side down, and spread evenly with pimento cheese.
• Cover with top halves, buttered side up, and press gently to pack.
• Place sandwiches in grill, close the top plate and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

CHEDDAR CHEESE PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat an electric panini maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Brush one side of each bread slice with melted butter.
• Lay the slices, buttered side down, on a clean work surface.
• Place 2 slices of cheese on each of 2 bread slices.
• Top each with one of the other bread slices, buttered side up.
• Place the sandwiches on the preheated panini maker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and cut in half.
• Serve immediately.
• Serves 2.

FOUR CHEESE PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat panini grill to high.
• Brush one side of each bread slice with oil.
• Place two slices on a work surface, oiled side down, and evenly layer with mozzarella, Cheddar, fontina, and provolone.
• Cover with top halves, oiled side up, and press gently to pack.
• Place sandwiches in grill, close top plate and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

BRAT AND SWISS CHEESE PANINI

Steps:

• Spread 8 slices of bread with 1 tablespoon of mustard.
• Place one 1-ounce slice of Swiss cheese on eight of the slices of bread.
• Divide the sausage into eight portions and distribute evenly on the eight cheese-topped bread slices.
• Top the sausages with the remaining Swiss cheese.
• Close the sandwiches with the remaining eight slices of bread.
• Brush the outsides of each sandwich with melted butter or spray with cooking spray.
• Cook in a panini or other sandwich press; OR cook in a nonstick saute pan set on medium heat (weight each sandwich with a cake pan holding a 28-ounce can; cook on one side until golden brown, remove the weight, turn the sandwich, and cook on the second side until golden brown and the cheese melts).
• Slice each sandwich in half and serve with soup or chips.