ULTIMATE PANINI FOR TWO

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Here's a great option for a hearty lunch or dinner. "Sometimes I crave caramelized onions. I wanted to pair them with something special, and this sandwich is just that."-Charlene Brogan Falmouth, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute onion 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 onion on two 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.