PANINI WITH CARAMELIZED ONION, PEAR AND FONTINA

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Panini with Caramelized Onion, Pear and Fontina image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 panini

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
8 thin slices of a large loaf of crusty, chewy Italian bread
1 pound fontina, shredded or sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 red skinned ripe pear, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat a large grill pan or griddle over medium to medium high heat. Preheat a small skillet over medium to medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and butter to the small skillet. Add onion to the melted butter and oil. Saute the onion, stirring frequently, 10 to 12 minutes or until onions are caramel colored and soft. Build sandwiches: spread 1/4 of the onions on each of 4 slices of bread. Top onions with a thin layer of fontina and sprinkle with chopped sage. Add a thin layer of pears to each sandwich, then more fontina and the top slice of bread. Drizzle the sandwiches with extra-virgin olive oil. Place drizzled side down and arrange the sandwiches on hot grill or griddle. Drizzle opposite side of each sandwich with oil and weigh the sandwiches with foil wrapped bricks or with a heavy skillet, weighted with a sack of flour or canned goods. Press sandwiches 2 or 3 minutes on each side and serve immediately.

Shamoi Stevens
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I would recommend experimenting with different cheeses and toppings to find your perfect combination.


Ariyan khan Niloy
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I didn't have any pears on hand, so I used apples instead. It turned out just as good!


Helen McDaniel
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The caramelized onions were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Fahima Rahman
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.


katlego vikilahle
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my panini didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The bread was too soggy and the cheese was not melted properly.


yashfa yashfa
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This panini is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Efia Brago
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I made this panini for my husband's lunch and he loved it! He said it was the best panini he's ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Laboni Jahan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the panini turned out perfectly. The caramelized onions were especially good. I will definitely be making this again.


Zaibi Awan443
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This panini is a great way to use up leftover pears. I had some pears that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this recipe. It turned out great! The pears were still slightly firm, but they were perfectly cooked and they added a nice sweetn


qaisar shahzad
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I've made this panini several times now and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it! It's the perfect dish to serve for a casual lunch or dinner.


Johnny Bolt
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This panini is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


Chantal Medium
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I decided to try this recipe anyway because I love caramelized onions and fontina cheese. I was pleasantly surprised! The pears were actually really good in the panini, and they added a nice sweetness to balance out th


getachew zemed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the panini turned out great! I love the combination of caramelized onions, pears, and fontina cheese.


Eunice Njumba
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I made this panini for lunch today and it was amazing! The caramelized onions were so sweet and flavorful, and the pears added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. The fontina cheese was melted and gooey, and the bread was perfectly toasted.


Mahdi Chy
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This panini was a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. The caramelized onions and pears were perfectly balanced by the salty fontina cheese. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, providing the perfect vessel for t