Sweet and Savory Paninis

1. 1

   Thaw the pastry sheets at room temperature for 40 minutes or until they're easy to handle.

2. 2

   Unfold 1 pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface.

3. 3

   Roll the pastry sheet into a 15 x 10-inch rectangle.

4. 4

   Cut the pastry rectangle lengthwise into 3 (5 x 10-inch) rectangles.

5. 5

   Brush the pastry rectangles with the egg.

6. 6

   Repeat with the remaining pastry sheet.

7. 7

   Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese on the bottom half of each pastry rectangle.

8. 8

   Top each with about 3 slices ham,about 2 tablespoons arugula leaves and 2 slices nectarine.

9. 9

   Fold the top halves over the filling and press the edges to seal.

10. 10

    Place each pastry packet one at a time into a panini maker and close the top.

11. 11

    Cook for 6 minutes or until the panini is golden.

12. 12

    Remove the panini to a baking sheet and keep warm in a 275F oven while the remaining paninis are cooked.

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