Mushroom, Spinach, And Fontina Panini Recipe

Name: Mushroom, Spinach, And Fontina Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 ounces mixed mushrooms, brushed clean and sliced (mixed wild and cultivated mushrooms); 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots; 2 tablespoons cognac; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 4 slices crusty country bread (each slice 1/2 inch thick); 3 ounces very thinly sliced Fontina cheese; 1 cup baby spinach leaves

Servings: persons

2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces mixed mushrooms, brushed clean and sliced (mixed wild and cultivated mushrooms)
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons cognac
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
salt
fresh ground black pepper
4 slices crusty country bread (each slice 1/2 inch thick)
3 ounces very thinly sliced Fontina cheese
1 cup baby spinach leaves

1
In a saucepan, melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter over med-high heat; add in mushrooms and shallots; saute until mushrooms are softened and release their juices, 3-5 minutes.
2
Continue to cook, stirring often, until most of the liquid is absorbed, 2-3 minutes longer.
3
Stir in the Cognac, chopped tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste.
4
Cook/stir, for 1 minute; let cool slightly.
5
Preheat the sandwich grill; melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over med-high heat.
6
Place bread slices on a work surface and brush 1 side of each with the melted butter.
7
Turn and layer 1/4 of the cheese, half of the mushrooms, and half of the spinach on the unbuttered side of two of the bread slices.
8
Divide the remaining cheese on top; place the remaining 2 bread slices on top, buttered sides up, and press to pack gently.
9
Place the panini in the grill; close the top plate, and cook until the bread is golden and toasted, the spinach is wilted, and the cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes; serve immediately.

156

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 ounces mixed mushrooms, brushed clean and sliced (mixed wild and cultivated mushrooms), 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots, 2 tablespoons cognac, and more.

Yes, Mushroom, Spinach, And Fontina Panini falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mushroom, Spinach, And Fontina Panini

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