| Last year for Christmas one of my gifts was a | | | | 10 minutes. |
| panini press, since then we have enjoyed many | | | | While waiting for the peppers spread one side of |
| different variety's of panini sandwiches. The | | | | each of the slices of bread with the garlic-herb |
| prosciutto and bell pepper panini has become one | | | | cheese. Next top the four slices with the |
| of our favorites and I would love to share it with | | | | provolone and two slices of prosciutto. Set aside. |
| you. | | | | Next remove the peppers from the plastic bag |
| What you will need: | | | | and remove the skins, discard skins. Slice the |
| 2 Medium red bell peppers, halved and seeded | | | | peppers into 1/4 inch slices and arrange on top of |
| 2 tbsp & 2 tsp of olive oil | | | | cheese and prosciutto. Then top with basil or |
| 8 slices of a good sourdough bread or 2 (4x6 in) | | | | spinach leaves and top with remaining slice of |
| pieces of foccacia, split | | | | bread. |
| 1/2 cup garlic-herb spreadable cheese | | | | Brush both sides of the bread with 2 tablespoons |
| 4 slices provolone cheese (1/2 oz) | | | | of olive oil. Place both sandwiches on the panini |
| 4oz. thinly sliced prosciutto | | | | press. Close press and grill for 2 to 4 minutes or |
| 12 or so fresh basil leaves or 12 spinach leaves | | | | until bread is browned and cheese has melted. |
| 2 tbsp olive oil | | | | These sandwiches are great served with fresh |
| First thing you will want to do is to preheat your | | | | cut up veggie's and fruit, a salad or just by |
| panini press/grill to medium heat (300 to 350 | | | | themselves. The sky is the limit when it comes to |
| degrees). | | | | making a great panini. Look for more of my |
| Next brush or rub the outside of the bell pepper | | | | favorite panini sandwich recipes soon. |
| halves with 2 teaspoons of oil. Place the peppers | | | | This recipe will serve 4 adults, the prep time |
| skin side down on the grill. Grill, covered for 8 to | | | | involved is approximately 10 minutes and the total |
| 10 minutes until skins are charred. Remove the | | | | cooking time for all four sandwiches is |
| peppers from the grill and place them in a large | | | | approximately 15 minutes. |
| zip-lock plastic bag, then let them stand for 5 to | | | | |