Monday, November 2, 2009

Apple and Bacon Panini


Hey ya'll! I hope you had a wonderful Halloween! We had a great time trick-or-treating with friends and watching a fun parade. It's hard to believe that it's over already.

I made this panini after making that delicious Anadama bread and looking for any excuse to make sandwiches! I'd never tried the cheddar-apple-bacon combo before, but let me tell you, it's awesome! The bread was nutty, the apples were sweet, and the bacon, well, the bacon was awesome as always.

The only thing I would do differently next time is maybe adding a thin drizzle of maple syrup, or a layer of Dijon mustard, just to give a bit more richness. Otherwise, I loved this sandwich, I'll definitely be making it again!

Apple Bacon Panini
makes one

Ingredients

2 slices bread
3 slices center cut bacon
4-5 thin slices of apple
2-3 slices extra sharp cheddar

Directions

Assemble sandwich, with cheese in the center. Press on panini press, or grill in a skillet, until bread is browned and cheese is melted. Enjoy!
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31 comments:

  1. EricaNovember 2, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Yum! Apples and cheese is always a winning combo :)

    Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog :) You're invited over for our next football Sunday ;)

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  2. KimNovember 2, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    I've always wanted to try the apple, bacon and cheese combo! It looks yummy. What a great way to use your homemade bread :D I'm not sure how I missed your other posts....but now I can have fun catching up!!

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  3. Heather S-GNovember 2, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Sounds awesome!! I'm so hungry right now...and this is not helping ;)

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  4. PamNovember 2, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    What a delicious sandwich - I may have to try this for lunch.

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  5. Jhonny walkerNovember 2, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    There is nothing I don't adore about Panini's. This sounds simple and awesome. except maybe the cheese ( intolerant) . Which I can pass. Maybe I can do a pickle slice?...

    Thanks so much

    JW

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  6. DebbieNovember 2, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Looks and sounds yummy!!!!

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  7. JenniferNovember 2, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    I am a paninni sandwich lover, that combo sounds like it is right up my alley!

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  8. Barbara BakesNovember 2, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful combination! I always forget how much grilling adds. to a sandwich

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  9. PalidorNovember 2, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    How creative and tasty! I never thought to put apples in a sandwich... or with bacon!

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  10. RachelNovember 2, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    It is very hard to believe Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is right around the corner!

    Your sandwich looks delicious! I've been saying that I need to open up my panini maker and I need to just do it already! I've seen so many yummy looking recipes!!!

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  11. DeniseNovember 2, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    O=I love panninis, and th is is a great combo of food. YUM

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  12. SashaNovember 2, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Mm! Apples, bacon and cheese?! How can that not be delicious? I should def. try making it sometime : )

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  13. JennNovember 2, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Yummy panini. This would be a perfect late lunch right about now. Definitely simple and easy to make.

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  14. Katy ~November 2, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Your sandwich sounds better than some I've bought at deli's. Oh my. I just know it was DEE-lish!!

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  15. Mini BakerNovember 2, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    YAY!! someone else appreciates the combo of cheese/bacon/apple as much as I do!
    -Mini Baker :)

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  16. LynnNovember 2, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    Yum, Teresa, this sounds so good! I just bought a huge box of apples yesterday from a local orchard; this would be a perfect way to use some :)

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  17. AmandaNovember 2, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Sounds fabulous! Wish I had one of those panini makers :)

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  18. LaraNovember 2, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    That combination of flavors sounds amazing!

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  19. AnonymousNovember 2, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    I love this! The sweet and the smoky and savory altogether in a hot and grilled sandwich...lovely!

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  20. Katherine Roberts AucoinNovember 3, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    This is fantastic combination! I would love this for supper with a bowl of soup tonight!

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  21. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    I have always loved the apple/cheddar combo! Add bacon and I am there! :D

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  22. Ingrid_3BsNovember 3, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    Did your kiddos like this? I'm wondering mine would. I think you're idea of mustard a good one.
    ~ingrid

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  23. teresaNovember 3, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    my kids have a serious allergy (at least they think they do) to foods that have been naturally grown. so, they would pick off the apples, but i know they'd love the cheese adn bacon!

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  24. Inspired by eRecipeCardsNovember 3, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    yum yum... I am interested to hear how kids like this ocmbination

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  25. BarbaraNovember 3, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Fabulous recipe! Too late for today...but there's always tomorrow!

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  26. CathyNovember 3, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    That's my idea of a sandwich! And grilling makes it perfect.

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  27. theUngourmetNovember 3, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    Yum! I love apple in a panini. What a great combination!

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  28. JoanneNovember 4, 2009 at 4:22 AM

    You hit on a great flavor combination here. And yes I think maple syrup is a must-have!

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  29. AnonymousNovember 4, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Apple, bacon & cheese...what a wonderful combination! This sounds great!

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  30. ChristyNovember 4, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    I've never tried this interesting combo, but your sandwich looks delicious! I just may have to try this.

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  31. AlissaNovember 4, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    YUM! I've never tried this combo, but it looks and sounds delicious!!! I'll be trying it soon!

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