The Ultimate Panni

By joanmarie

Ingredients

• 2 large onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 8 garlic-flavored sandwich pickle slices
• 8 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown.
Layer the cheese, ham, tomato, pickles and caramelized onions on four bread slices; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 3-4 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.



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