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 Pear and Prosciutto Panini

 

Pear adds a sweet touch to this one...
 

1 firm, ripe 

 

pear, peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges

 

½ tsp 

 

granulated sugar

 

12 oz 

 

loaf focaccia, cut in half horizontally

 

4 tsp 

 

balsamic vinegar

 

1 cup 

 

trimmed arugula

 

½ cup 

 

Romano cheese, shaved thinly (about 2 oz.)

 

16 very thin 

 

slices of prosciutto (about 4 oz.)

 

 

1

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pear to the pan and sprinkle with sugar. Cook 2 minutes on each side, or until golden.

2

Brush cut sides of bread with vinegar. Arrange pear slices, arugula, cheese and prosciutto evenly over the bottom half of the bread; cover with the top half.

3

Place in sandwich press until bread is toasted. Cut into quarters.

 

Servings: 4

 

 Cooking Tips

*If you do not have a sandwich press, place stuffed loaf in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Put heavy skillet on top of loaf and press gently to flatten. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until bread is toasted.

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