Panini Perfection

I've said it before and I'll say it again....our Balsamic & Basil Dipping Oil is adds PERFECTION to a panini sandwich!  One of my hosts also told me last week that the Burger & Brat Mustard is fabulous on a turkey and cheese sandwich.  I've had a craving for one ever since.  So...today while the kids were searching out some new books at the library, I decided to thumb through some cooking magazines for recipe ideas.  I came across some gourmet panini recipes.  As I glanced through the ingredient listing, I knew there was no way I was going to that much work.  And why bother when I can shop from my own shelves!  Definitely one of the best things about being a Tastefully Simple consultant.  I stopped by the local grocery store on the way home, picked up a couple ingredients and here was the delicious result...

Turkey & Pear Panini
1 loaf nice artisan bread (I used HyVee Baking Stone - Asiago)
cheese slices (I used smoked gouda - would highly recommend!)
1-2 tsp of Tastefully Simple Burger & Brat Mustard
1 pear, peeled and sliced
sliced turkey (I used HyVee Honey Mesquite)
2 Tbsp Tastefully Simple Balsamic & Basil Dipping Oil

Slice bread into serving size pieces and cut in half.  Spead small amount of Burger & Brat Mustard on bread, top with slice of cheese, turkey, and sliced pear.  Brush top and bottom of bread with Balsamic & Basil Dipping Oil.  Place on panini press or yes...I still use my George Forman grill :)  Cook until bread is golden brown. 

Note:  If you don't have a panini press or tossed out your GF grill back in the 90's, then use a skillet and something as simple as a brick covered in foil to press down the sandwich.

My kids weren't so sure about fruit on a sandwich, but my oldest gave it a try and agreed it was good.  The other two...well, at least they picked it off and ate it separately.  Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did!