Grilled Gruyere on Pumpkin Bread Panini

Our second fall classic. Pumpkin. I love the smell of pumpkin bread something fierce! For this panini, I made the bread. Granted, it was from a box, but there really is something special about making the bread yourself. That being said, I do not intend to make the bread at home. There is also something special about having the bread readily available in my bakery lol.

Anyhoo, this is a very simple recipe. And a very delicious one. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 1/2" thick slices of homemade Pumpkin bread (I used Libby's boxed brand. It brandished 2 loaves and came with icing. I did not use the icing.)
• 2-3 1/4" thick slices of Gruyere cheese

Serves 2

My very first homemade baked bread



Pumpkin-y goodness




I ripped the cheese in have to give it a rustic look, haha




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




Pumpkin bread remains very moist, and therefore can get a little crumbly.




Ooey gooey velvety fun
Grilled Gruyere on Pumpkin Bread Panini

Gruyere is a unique little cheese. It's nutty and fruity at the same time. It compliments the sweet Pumpkin perrrrrrfectly and is one of the finest melting cheeses going. It gives such a warm, harvest feel. It is by far the most popular panini I've made. Simply delicious, it gets better with every bite. 

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!