Strawberry Turkey Brie Panini Food

BRIE AND APPLE PANINI

Steps:

• Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan along with the shallots and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the apples and stir to coat in the oil. Add the lemon zest, juice and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir well to coat the apples in all the flavors. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to brown and are cooked through, about 8 minutes. Stir in the basil and set aside to cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, lay the ciabatta halves out so they are open-faced. Scoop out some of the inside of the bread and discard. Divide the Brie evenly among the halves, about 3 slices per half, tearing them as needed to cover the bread. Divide the apple mixture on the bottom halves of each sandwich (approximately 1/4 cup per sandwich). Place the tops on the sandwiches and press slightly to close.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet along with 2 sandwiches. Place a lid smaller than the skillet on top of the sandwiches and press down gently. Cook until golden brown on the first side, about 3 minutes. Flip the sandwiches and repeat on the second side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining oil and sandwiches. (Alternatively, you can use a panini press.) Serve warm.

STRAWBERRY-TURKEY-BRIE PANINI

Steps:

• Trim and discard rind from Brie. Cut Brie into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Layer four bread slices evenly with turkey, basil leaves, strawberries and Brie.
• Spread one tablespoon pepper jelly on one side of each of remaining four bread slices; place bread slices, jelly sides down, on top of brie. Brush sandwiches with melted butter.
• Cook sandwiches, in batches, in a pre-heated panini press two to three minutes or until golden brown.Garnish with strawberry halves, if desired.

STRAWBERRY, TURKEY & BRIE PANINI

Steps:

• Trim and discard rind from brie. Cut brie into 1/2-in thick slices.
• Layer 4 bread slices evenly with turkey, basil leaves, strawberries and brie. Spread 1.5 tsp red pepper jelly on 1 side of each remaining 4 bread slices; place bread slices, jelly sides down, on top of brie. Brush sandwiches with melted butter.
• Cook sandwiches in batches in a preheated Panini press, skillet or griddle for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.