Manchego, Fig & Apple Panini
Manchego, Fig & Apple Panini! Even quick and easy lunches can be seasonal and flavorful; the proof is in this panini! Crusty bread is slathered with fig preserves, then topped with manchego cheese & tart apple slices and grilled to melty perfection!
Servings: 2 paninis
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 pieces crusty artisan bread {I used a whole wheat Tuscan bread}
- ¼ cup fig preserves or jam
- 4 ounces manchengo cheese sliced
- ½ medium apple sliced
- ¼ cup arugula or spinach
Instructions
- Assemble sandwich: Spread 1 tablespoon fig jam on each slice of bread. Divide the cheese and apple slices and arugula between the two of the bread slices {this will make two paninis}, then use the other two bread slices to top and complete the sandwich.
- Heat the panini press or pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the press/pan and swirl until just melted.
- Place sandwiches in the panini press and heat until the outside is crisp and the cheese is melted. {If cooking in a pan, grill for 2-3 minutes per side.} Serve hot.
Notes
*I like my arugula fresh instead of wilted, so I often add it after cooking -- just carefully lift one of the bread slices and stuff in some arugula before serving.