BISTRO APPLE PANINI

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My family loves panini press recipes. The bacon, apple and tarragon in this recipe go together so well. If you don't have a panini maker or an indoor grill, you can easily pan-fry or broil these excellent sandwiches.-Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

12 thick-sliced bacon strips, cut in half
1 medium apple, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon ginger ale
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup apple jelly
4 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
12 slices sourdough bread
6 slices Havarti cheese
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. In a small bowl, toss apple with ginger ale and lemon juice; set aside., Place jelly in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until softened. Stir in tarragon., Spread jelly mixture over 6 bread slices. Top with cheese, apple and bacon. Spread mustard over remaining bread; place over bacon. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 1235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.