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Easy Clean-up Bacon
6 slices
INGREDIENTS
6 slices, excellent quality thick-cut bacon
Sheet of parchment
METHOD
1 Preheat Panini Maker to “HIGH”.
2 Lay the bacon on bottom half of parchment paper vertically, evenly
spaced leaving a 2” border on each side.
3 Fold top part of parchment over slices. Fold sides in and press to
make a sealed seam. Fold in one more time and press. Load packet
onto the panini with open end positioned over the drip tray so that
fat from the bacon can freely flow into the tray. Lower the lid and
cook 2 minutes.
4 Using tongs, grasp packet from the back and tip to pour out
any grease into the drip tray. Remove to counter or plate, open
and serve.
Walnut, Brie, Pear
and Honey Sandwiches
4 servings
INGREDIENTS
8 slices 1”-thick walnut bread
1 small wheel of brie cheese, sliced 1/3” thick, rind on
1/4 teaspoons tupelo honey or desired type
2 fragrant and ripe pears, sliced thin, seeds removed
Very soft butter for spreading
METHOD
1 Preheat Panini Maker to a medium setting, around 8- 10.
2 Butter one side of the 8 slices of bread
3 Working on a sheet of plastic wrap, lay 4 slices of bread, buttered
sides down, top with slices of brie, divided evenly. Drizzle with
honey. Top with pear slices and remaining bread, buttered side out.
Grill on Panini Maker for 3 -4 minutes or until brie is just starting to
melt. Remove from grill, serve and enjoy
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