I figure a panini is an adult version of a grilled cheese (or at least mine are because they always involve cheese). A panini press grills a sandwich nicely, without needing butter on the bread as you would with a grilled cheese.
This panini stars sauteed portabella mushrooms and caramelized onions. The onions lend a sweetness that meshes perfectly with the basil pesto spread on the bread.
DIRECTIONS
First, caramelize half of a yellow onion by sauteeing in olive oil over medium-low heat.
Meanwhile, take the stem out of one portabella mushroom and slice in 1/4-inch slices. Sautee over medium heat. (I like to use a little balsamic vinaigrette instead of just olive oil while sauteeing the mushrooms but it's not necessary).
When the onions and mushrooms are ready, spread one slice of bread with mayonnaise. Spread the other with basil pesto. Slice mozzarella cheese on one slice of bread. Top with portabella mushrooms and then onions.
Put the sandwich in a panini press until golden and cheese is melted.
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