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Italian Roast Beef Panini
Ingredients
- 8 slices Italian bread
- 6 ounces roasted peppers
- 10 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 8 ounces roast beef
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- 4 slices Fontina cheese
- Olive oil, as needed
The roasted garlic mayonnaise is the key to this dish. Called aioli, this classical French sauce is a blend of roasted garlic puree, olive oil, mustard, and egg yolks. Here we make it easy by combining roasted garlic and mayonnaise. If the Fontina cheese is a little strong for your tastes then substitute Provolone or Mozzarella. Fresh Mozzarella is even better if you can find some!
Why Try? It's so quick & easy, yet perfect for a special occasion!
Foodie Byte: This sandwich delivers a lot of flavor and is perfect for pairing up with a bowl of soup or a crisp garden salad.
Preparation
- To prepare roasted garlic mayonnaise, peel garlic cloves, toss with olive oil, place on piece of aluminum foil and fold closed. Place in preheated 350°F oven and roast until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer garlic to bowl and mash completely. Add mayonnaise and mix until well blended.
- To assemble each sandwich, spread 1 tablespoon of roasted garlic mayonnaise on one slice Italian bread. Top with 2 ounces roast beef, two slices onion, 1 1/2 ounces peppers, 2 slices tomato, one slice Fontina cheese, and top slice of bread.
- Spread top and bottom of sandwich lightly with olive oil to coat bread. Place sandwich on heated surface of Panini grill. Cook on both sides until crust is nicely browned and middle is heated.