Cheddar Cheese Panini Recipes

CHEDDAR CHEESE PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat an electric panini maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Brush one side of each bread slice with melted butter.
• Lay the slices, buttered side down, on a clean work surface.
• Place 2 slices of cheese on each of 2 bread slices.
• Top each with one of the other bread slices, buttered side up.
• Place the sandwiches on the preheated panini maker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and cut in half.
• Serve immediately.
• Serves 2.

CHEESESTEAK PANINI

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peppers and onion, season with the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Throw the roast beef into the same skillet, breaking it up a little as you go. Add a few dashes of Worcestershire and warm for about a minute or so. Remove from the heat.
• To build: Heat a panini maker (or set a grill pan or skillet over medium-low heat).
• Spread half of the mustard onto a slice of bread and top with 2 slices of provolone. Add half of the beef and veggie mix. Top with half of the Homemade Cheese Sauce and another slice of bread. Spread the top side of the bread with 1 tablespoon of butter. Repeat and build the second sandwich.
• Invert the sandwiches butter-side down on the hot panini maker (or grill pan or skillet). Spread another tablespoon of butter on each of the tops.
• Close the panini maker and grill until the bread is crusty and golden and the cheese is melted, 4 to 5 minutes. (If using a grill pan or skillet, carefully flip the sandwiches halfway through.) Slice in half and enjoy!
• Place a double boiler over medium heat. Add the cubed cheese and milk and heat, stirring, until the cheese is melted and the mixture is combined, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mustard, vinegar and salt. Grate the garlic into the mixture using a rasp grater; stir to combine. Cook until the flavors meld, an additional 3 to 5 minutes.

CHEDDAR BREAD BREAKFAST PANINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8x4- inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and 3/4 cup cheese. Add milk, red pepper and 1 of the eggs; stir 2 minutes. Spoon into pan. Bake 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, at least 1 hour 30 minutes.
• In medium bowl, beat remaining 6 eggs and the whipping cream. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until almost set. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper; remove from heat.
• Heat closed contact grill 5 minutes. Cut loaf diagonally into 8 (1/2-inch) slices. Place 1 cheese slice on each of the 4 bread slices; spoon scrambled eggs on top. Top with another cheese slice. Top with remaining bread. Spray tops with cooking spray. Place sandwiches on grill. Close grill; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted. Add spinach to each sandwich before serving. To serve, cut each sandwich in half.

ROAST-BEEF CHEDDAR PANINI

Steps:

• Stir/saute the first 3 ingredients in a lightly greased skillet over med-high heat for 8 minutes or until the onion is tender.
• Spread 1 T. horseradish sauce on each of 4 bread slices; top evenly with roast beef, cooked onion, and cheese.
• Top with remaining bread slices.
• Brush melted butter on both sides of sandwich.
• Cook in a preheated panini press 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve with remaining horseradish sauce.

APPLE, BACON, AND CHEDDAR PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat a panini press.
• Butter 2 of the bread slices. Place 1 slice on the panini press, buttered-side-down. Arrange Cheddar cheese on the bread; lay unbuttered bread on top. Place bacon and apple on top; cover with the remaining slice of bread, buttered side-up. Close the press and cook until panini is browned, about 4 minutes.

DOUBLE-CHEESE BEEF PANINI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, blue cheese, horseradish and pepper; set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender., Spread mayonnaise mixture over one side of each slice of bread. On four slices, layer one piece of cheese, two slices of roast beef, sauteed onion and another piece of cheese; top with remaining bread., Spread butter over both sides of sandwiches. Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 2-3 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted.

TURKEY-CHEDDAR PANINI

Steps:

• Heat panini grill.
• Spread 1 bread slice with MIRACLE WHIP. Fill bread slices with remaining ingredients except butter.
• Spread outside of sandwich with butter.
• Grill 4 min. or until sandwich is golden brown and cheese is melted.