Roasted Apple and Cheddar with Honey Mustard Vinagrette on Raisin Bread Panini

This is the first of the two Autumn/Fall inspired panini we're doing.
And what better way to kick it off, than with roasted apples. Nothing says staying warm during chilly days and chillier nights like warm apple. Dressed up in homemade honey mustard dressing, it's like fall fashion week here at TPPB! Enjoy!!!

Ingredients

• 1 Fiji apple
• 2 slices raisin bread (this one was store bought, sorry!!)
• 1/4 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon apple juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (1 tablespoon per use)
• 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme

Roasting Apples
Preheat oven to 400º. Peel, core and wedge apples. Coat with half of the olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon of thyme. Roast until golden brown and soft. 25-30 minutes.

Serves 2




Fiji apple




Thank you old fashioned apple corer/wedger!




Apples coated with thyme and olive oil




Golden and delicious. Wait, that's another apple entirely!




My honey mustard vinagrette : ) With the splash of apple juice for an extra kick




Le fromage




Plain Jane raisin bread




All dressed up and ready





3-5 minutes on preheated grill depending on the thickness of the bread

 


Roasted Apple and Cheddar with Honey Mustard Vinagrette on Raisin Bread Panini


The mild cheddar flavor melds so perfectly with the roasted apples and thyme. The sweetness of the raisin bread works in contrast to the slightly spicy vinagrette. It was a warm and delicious panini, welcoming fall in style!