Truffleicious Grilled Cheese Panini
Indulge in the irresistible combination of earthy black truffles, gooey melted cheese, and caramelized onion butter, all pressed between golden and crispy panini bread. This gourmet sandwich is the ultimate comfort food with a touch of sophistication.
ingredients
- 4 slices of Italian bread
- 4-6 oz Gruyère cheese, thinly sliced
- 1 black truffle, shaved
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp of butter. Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes.
- 2.
Stir in the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the onions are coated and caramelized. Remove from heat.
- 3.
Preheat a panini press or a griddle pan.
- 4.
Spread the remaining softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
- 5.
On the unbuttered side of two slices of bread, layer the sliced cheese, followed by the shaved black truffle. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 6.
Divide the caramelized onions evenly on top of the cheese and truffle.
- 7.
Place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered side facing out.
- 8.
Grill the sandwiches in a panini press or on a griddle pan until the bread is golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- 9.
Remove from heat, slice each sandwich in half, and serve hot.
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