Corned Beef Panini with Muenster Cheese and Sourdough
A delicious and indulgent panini featuring thinly sliced corned beef, creamy Muenster cheese, and a choice of tangy mustard or Russian dressing, all toasted to perfection on buttery sourdough bread.
Equipment
- Panini press or large skillet
- Spatula
- Butter knife
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 1 pound corned beef thinly sliced
- 8 slices Muenster cheese
- ½ cup caramelized onions optional
- ½ cup sauerkraut optional
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard or Russian dressing
- Deli pickles for serving
- Potato chips for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients:
- If desired, caramelize the onions by heating 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. Set aside.1/2 cup caramelized onions
- Spread one side of each slice of sourdough bread with softened butter. Flip the slices over and spread the other side with Dijon mustard or Russian dressing.8 slices sourdough bread, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 4 tablespoons butter
Assemble the Panini:
- On 4 slices of bread (dressing side up), layer 2 slices of Muenster cheese.8 slices Muenster cheese
- Add a generous portion of corned beef on top of the cheese.1 pound corned beef
- If using, add a layer of caramelized onions and sauerkraut.1/2 cup sauerkraut
- Top with another slice of Muenster cheese.
- Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top, buttered side up.
Cook the Panini:
- Using a Panini Press: Preheat the panini press according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Place the assembled sandwiches in the press and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Using a Skillet: Heat a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook, pressing down with a spatula or another heavy skillet, until the first side is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted, another 3-4 minutes.
Serve:
- Remove the panini from the press or skillet and let them cool slightly. Cut each panini in half and serve with deli pickles and potato chips on the side.Deli pickles, Potato chips
Notes
Customization: Feel free to add your favorite toppings like coleslaw, a slice of tomato, or a different type of cheese.
Caramelized Onions: Can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Caramelized Onions: Can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 907kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 45gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 2900mgPotassium: 667mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 937IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 503mgIron: 8mg
Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements
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