Southwestern Beef Panini Food

SOUTHWESTERN PANINI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash the avocado with sugar, garlic salt and lemon juice. Spread over four slices of bread; layer with ham and cheese. Top with remaining bread., Spread butter over both sides of sandwiches. Cook on an indoor grill for 2-3 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted.

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF PANINI

Steps:

• Prepare roast beef according to package directions; drain. Shred beef using 2 forks; set aside. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients; set aside. , In a panini grill with lid, cook pepper and onion in oil until tender. Remove from pan and set aside. , Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place four slices, buttered side down, on work surface. Top each slice with 1-2 slices of cheese, one-quarter of each shredded beef, pepper and onions, avocado and about 2 tablespoons sauce. , Top with remaining bread, butter side up. Cover and cook over medium heat about 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Serve warm. ,

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN PANINI

Steps:

• Whisk water, vegetable oil, and marinade mix together in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes, or overnight.
• Preheat an electric grill (such as George Foreman®) for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Place chicken on the preheated grill, close the lid, and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• While chicken is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion and saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Butter one side of each slice of bread. Assemble 2 sandwiches by layering Monterey Jack cheese, vegetables, and chicken between the unbuttered sides of the bread.
• Place sandwiches on the grill, close the lid, and cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PANINI

Steps:

• * Puree a can of chipotles in adobo and keep in a jar in the refrigerator.
• Process cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice and salt in food processor till minced. Slowly drizzle in oil while machine is running, forming a paste.
• Mix mayonnaise, chipotle puree, and sugar in a small bowl.
• Spread each slice of bread with butter on one side. Spread cilantro pesto on the other side of two slices and top with cheese and chicken. Spread the other two slices with the mayo mixture and place on top of the chicken, butter side up. Toast in Foreman grill or in a skillet with a weight on top. (Cook over medium heat. When first side is browned, flip over and cook the other side, weighting again.).

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN FAJITA PANINI

Steps:

• Heat panini grill.
• Spray hot grill with cooking spray. Add peppers; grill 4 min. or just until tender and evenly charred. Cool slightly.
• Cut peppers into strips. Spread bread slices with aioli; fill with chicken, peppers and cheese to make 4 sandwiches.
• Grill sandwiches, in batches if necessary, 4 to 6 min. or until cheese is melted and sandwiches are golden brown.
• Serve with salsa for dipping.

ROAST BEEF PANINI

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, tomatoes, garlic, horseradish, ketchup, and cayenne in small bowl.
• Toss onion, peppers, pepper flakes, and some juice from the peppers in another bowl. Let it stand for at least 5 minutes for flavors to blend.
• Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread, and spread mayo mixture on the other side. Sprinkle cheese on two slices, top with roast beef, then some of the salad mixture, then the other slice of bread, butter side up.
• Toast sandwiches in George Foreman grill or in a skillet using another heavy skillet or foil-wrapped brick as a weight. (Cook over medium heat. When first side is browned, flip over and cook the other side, weighting again.).

ROAST BEEF PANINI WITH HORSERADISH MAYO

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise and horseradish in a bowl, set aside.
• Brush the bread slices on the underside with olive oil and rub a clove of garlic over them.
• Lay them out in front of you, oil side down and spread the horseradish mayo on each slice.
• Top with roast beef, pepper rings, tomato and cheese. Fold together.
• Put in a grill pan and use a smaller frying pan to weigh it down.
• Turn and brown on the other side.
• Cut in two, garnish with salat greens and herbs
• Enjoy!