Bistro Apple Panini

Name: Bistro Apple Panini
Ingredients: 12 thick-sliced bacon strips, cut in half; 1 medium apple, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon ginger ale; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup apple jelly; 4 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon; 12 slices sourdough bread; 6 slices Havarti cheese; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons butter, softened

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

12 thick-sliced bacon strips, cut in half
1 medium apple, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon ginger ale
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup apple jelly
4 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
12 slices sourdough bread
6 slices Havarti cheese
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

1

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. In a small bowl, toss apple with ginger ale and lemon juice; set aside.
2

Place jelly in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until softened. Stir in tarragon.
3

Spread jelly mixture over 6 bread slices. Top with cheese, apple and bacon. Spread mustard over remaining bread; place over bacon. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
4

Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 3-4 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted.