Post by Kathy on Aug 21, 2016 16:14:20 GMT
Onion Dip Grilled Cheese & Bacon Panini
Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! This makes me want to eat a sandwich like this every night! Amazing! The onion dip is the star of this recipe! The taste is fantastic! Wake up taste buds because here comes deliciousness! It would be good on burgers or a dip for chips! No need to even think about mayo when you have this tasty dip as a sandwich spread! Nice crispy ciabatta buns from the panini press is the ticket to the best sandwich! Ciabatta crisps up so nice and crunchy! The cheddar cheese goes so well with bacon! I even cooked the whole pound of bacon so we could have some just to munch on! The spinach and tomatoes are a fresh surprise in the sandwich!
Hubby found out that he actually likes fresh spinach! Wouldn't touch it, doesn't have anything to do with spinach, fresh or cooked but he sure gobbled down his sandwich! I asked him what he thought about the spinach and he said he liked it! By the looks of things and how his sandwich was gone in a flash, I would say he loved it! OK, I won't push things!
Recipe adapted from Just A Pinch www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/main-course-sandwiches/onion-dip-grilled-cheese-sandwich.html?utm_campaign=website&utm_source=sendgrid&utm_medium=email
Makes 2 Sandwiches
8 slices bacon, cooked & drained
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup minced onions
1 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 rustic ciabatta buns
½ cup packed fresh baby spinach leaves, divided
8 slices tomato, divided
4 slices cheddar cheese, divided
salt and pepper, to taste
In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, onion and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
On the inside of bun, bottom and top, spread the onion dip.
Place spinach and tomatoes on bottom bun. Salt & pepper to taste. Add bacon and cheddar cheese slices. Add the top of bun to close sandwich.
Place in panini press and grill until desired crispiness and cheese is melted. You can use a skillet, making them as you would a regular grilled cheese.
