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Indulge in a Taste of Europe with This Dreamy Panini Recipe

Imagine yourself strolling along the charming streets of Paris, surrounded by the aroma of freshly baked bread and the sound of soft accordion music. While we can’t teleport you to the City of Love, we can guide you in creating a culinary masterpiece that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Europe.

The Perfect Blend of Flavors and Textures

Meet the Parisian panini, a mouthwatering combination of thick, crusty bread, melted Gouda or fontina cheese, succulent roast turkey, and a hint of savory olive tapenade. This harmonious blend will leave you craving for more.

Tips for Panini Perfection

To achieve the perfect panini, preheat your press a few minutes ahead of time and opt for lower heat over a longer period. This ensures that your bread turns crispy and toasty without burning. Another secret to success? Using slightly stale bread, which holds up better in a press than very fresh bread.

Elegant and Easy to Prepare

This recipe is a breeze to make, requiring only 15 minutes of cooking time. Simply spread softened butter on each bread slice, sprinkle with salt, and assemble the ingredients. Place the sandwiches on the panini press and grill until the cheese is melted and the sandwich is heated through.

Parisian Panini Recipe

Makes 2 sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 slices pain au levain, each 1/2-inch thick
• 4 ounces Port-Salut, fontina, or Gouda cheese, shredded on the large holes of a box grater
• 2 tablespoons olive tapenade (store-bought is fine)
• 4 ounces roast turkey breast, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. Preheat the panini press.
2. Evenly spread 1/4 of the butter on each bread slice and sprinkle with salt.
3. Place 2 bread slices butter side down on a work surface and arrange half of the cheese on each slice.
4. Place the remaining 2 bread slices down on the work surface and spread half of the tapenade on each slice.
5. Arrange the roast turkey on top of the tapenade and close the sandwich.
6. Place the sandwiches on the panini press and grill until the cheese is melted and the sandwich is heated through, about 5 minutes.

Serve with Elegance

Complete your French-inspired meal with an elegant green salad and macarons for dessert. Bon appétit!