Bistro Apple Panini

Name: Bistro Apple Panini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 thick slab bacon, slices cut in half; 1 medium apple, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon ginger ale; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup apple jelly; 4 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon; 12 slices sourdough bread; 6 slices reduced-fat havarti cheese; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons butter, softened

Submitted by Lizzie_Rodriquez

"From Taste of Home Magazine The bacon, apple and tarragon in this recipe go together so well. If you don’t have a panini maker or an indoor grill, you can easily pan-fry or broil these excellent sandwiches.—Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 6

ingredients

12 thick slab bacon, slices cut in half
1 medium apple, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon ginger ale
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¹⁄₄ cup apple jelly
4 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
12 slices sourdough bread
6 slices reduced-fat havarti cheese
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons butter, softened

directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. In a small bowl, toss apple with ginger ale and lemon juice; set aside.
Place jelly in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until softened. Stir in tarragon.
Spread jelly mixture over six bread slices. Top with cheese, apple and bacon. Spread mustard over remaining bread; place over bacon. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 3-4 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted.