Philly Cheesesteak Panini - J.S.

By CheeseDiva

This is an all-time favorite comfort food classic all rolled up into a crunchy, cheesy Panini that is a bit more manageable than a hoagie roll and you can cut them smaller for an appetizer portion.   The minute you bite into these delicious sandwiches you will taste the familiar flavors of a classic Philly Cheesesteak sandwich without having to go to Philadelphia…ha, ha.

Ingredients

• 8 slices of good quality sour dough
• 1/2 lb. thinly sliced deli roast beef
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 small red bell pepper, roughly chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup of pepperoncini slices, drained
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• Pinch of kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 4 slices of Provolone Cheese
• 4 slices Swiss style American cheese

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from recipeforaparty.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat Panini Grill with lid closed
In sauté pan over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, onions, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, pepperoncini, add salt, pepper and sauté until crisp tender, about 3 to 5 minutes, remove from heat
On 4 slices of bread, top each one with one slice of Provolone cheese, and one-fourth beef and top with one-fourth of the vegetables, followed by one slice of Swiss style American cheese on top, followed by a slice of bread. Now that the sandwiches are made, you are ready for the grill
Place 2 sandwiches on the grill, close lid and grill until it is golden brown and crusty and cheese has melted, about 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat with the other 2 sandwiches.