Apple & Brie Panini

Apples, cheese and honey are one of my all time favorite combinations. Whether it's in a salad, baked as an appetizer or in a sandwich, this combo never lets me down. I chose to go the panini route with this recipe. The crispy bread and gooey cheese satisfy every comfort food craving.

Pairing the apples, brie and honey with the slightly bitter arugula and salty caramelized onions balance out the flavors perfectly. This recipe makes enough for two full panini's.

Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large white onion, sliced thinly
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp koshar salt
4 slices whole grain bread. cut about 1/2 inch thick
2 tbsp honey
1 Granny Smith apple, sliced
1/2 cup arugula
4 slices brie cheese




Directions:
1. For caramelized onions: In a medium skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, sugar, vinegar and salt, saute until onions are soft and golden brown, about 15 minutes.
2. Spread honey on 2 slices of the bread. Top each with a few slices of apple. arugula and 2 slices of cheese on each piece of bread. Top with remaining slices of bread.
3. Add sandwiches to n a hot panini press and hold down until crust is crisp and brown and cheese is melted, about 1 min.

Tip: If you do not have a panini press heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, and cook your sandwich for a couple minutes on each side, pressing it down with the lid of another pan