All-American Roast Beef Panini

Name: All-American Roast Beef Panini
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon sour cream; 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram; 4 slices whole-wheat country bread (or 2 ciabatta sandwich rolls, split) or 4 slices rye bread (or 2 ciabatta sandwich rolls, split); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/2 lb roast beef, thinly sliced; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 ounce parmesan cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler; watercress, 1 small bunch, tough stems removed

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In 'Panini' by Melanie Barnard"

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 2

ingredients

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
4 slices whole-wheat country bread (or 2 ciabatta sandwich rolls, split) or 4 slices rye bread (or 2 ciabatta sandwich rolls, split)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
¹⁄₂ lb roast beef, thinly sliced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 ounce parmesan cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler
watercress, 1 small bunch, tough stems removed

directions

In a small bowl, stir together the mayo, sour cream, horseradish, and marjoram; let stand for about 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to blend (alternatively, cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours, if refrigerating, return to room temperature before using).
Preheat sandwich grill.
Place the bread slices, cut sides down, on a work surface and spread 1 side of each bread slice with the butter.
Turn and spread the unbuttered sides of the bread with the mayonnaise mixture.
On each of 2 bread slices, mayo sides up, arrange half of the roast beef.
Season liberally with salt and pepper.
Divide the cheese and watercress on top.
Cover with the remaining 2 bread slices, mayo sides down, and press gently to pack.
Place the panini in the grill, close the top plate, and cook until the bread is golden and toasted, the meat is warmed through, and the watercress is nearly wilted, 3-5 minutes.
Cut each sandwich in half on the diagonal and serve right away.