Hot Brown Panini Food

ITALIAN PANINI

Steps:

• Slice the bread in half horizontally and spread the cut-sides with the honey mustard. Build the sandwich by layering the bottom half of the loaf with half of the provolone, followed by the ham, turkey, salami and the remaining provolone (the provolone should be touching the bread on both sides, with the meat sandwiched in between). Cover with the top half of the loaf.
• Spread some of the butter on top of the loaf, then carefully flip over and butter the bottom. Slice into the desired number of sandwiches
• Heat a large two-burner grill pan over medium heat, or heat a panini maker. Add the sandwiches to the pan and cook, pressing down with a spatula, until the undersides are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes (see Cook's Note). Turn the sandwiches and continue to cook, pressing, until golden brown on the reverse side and the cheese is melted, another 3 to 4 minutes.
• Transfer the panini to a cutting board and slice in half. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN PANINI BURGER

Steps:

• Form the Italian sausage into 4 rectangular patties.
• Over medium heat pan fry the patties, brown one side flip, cover with lid and continue cooking until done (apprx 5 min per side), set aside keep warm or
• if your pan is large enough when you flip the patties add the onions & garlic, then the peppers and finish cooking all at once - otherwise follow along as suggested.
• Remove any excess grease from the pan.
• Meanwhile combine Onions and garlic.
• Add onions & garlic to pan and cook until they are well browned. Apprx 8 minutes
• Add peppers, tomatoes, basil & pine nuts cook 4 minutes.
• Lightly Paint one side of the Panini bread with oilive oil.
• Place a burger & 1/4 on the pepper mixture on 1/2 of the uncoated side of the panini, sprinkle with 1/4 of the parmesan, fold in half.
• Grill in a fry pan (apprx 3 minutes per side or until as crisp and golden as you like it) Brown one side then the other .
• An alternative method is to lay the panini flat, brown it & then add the patty & peppers etc.
• Or use your grill and brown both sides at once with the filling already inside.
• Serve with a nice green salad.

HOT BROWN PANINI

Steps:

• CHEESE SAUCE.
• Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth.
• Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly.
• Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
• Whisk in Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, salt, and red pepper, whisking until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth.
• SANDWICHES.
• Brush melted butter evenly on 1 side of 16 bread slices. Place, butter sides down, on wax paper.
• Sprinkle 1 tablespoons Swiss cheese on top of each of 8 bread slices; top evenly with chicken, tomato slices, and 1 cup warm White Cheese Sauce. Sprinkle with bacon and remaining cheese, and top with remaining bread slices, butter sides up.
• Cook sandwiches, in batches, in a preheated panini press 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with remaining 2 cups warm White Cheese Sauce for dipping.

TURKEY HOT BROWN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Make cheese sauce: Melt butter in sauce pan. When bubbly, add flour, salt and pepper and whisk until flour begins to brown slightly. Mixture will be thick and lumpy. Slowly add milk to hot pan, whisking constantly. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat and add cheese. If cheese sauce is too thick, add a little bit more milk to loosen it up.
• Preheat broiler on high. Meanwhile, toast bread.
• Assemble sandwich on foil lined cookie sheet as follows: Place 4 slices of toast on cookie sheet. Cover evenly with turkey. Top with 1/4 cup cheese sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese. Broil until bubbly, about 4-6 minutes. Remove from oven and top with tomato slices. bacon and chives. Serve immediately.