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ULTIMATE PANINI

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The aroma of onions cooking at country fairs and street vendor carts makes me 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 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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.

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.

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.

ULTIMATE PANINI

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Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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

Steps:

In 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.8, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 66.9, Sodium 1397.4, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5, Protein 21.5