About the Recipe
Ingredients
4 slices thick-cut bread (or 2 ciabatta rolls)
2 tablespoons ranch dressing
2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
8 slices sharp cheddar, Havarti, or Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups shredded, cooked chicken
4 slices bacon, cooked
2 medium ripe tomatoes
Olive oil spray
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat a panini press to medium heat.
Step 2
Spread the ranch dressing over two slices of bread and the BBQ sauce over the remaining two
Step 3
On the ranch slices, layer 2 slices of cheese, followed by the shredded chicken, cooked bacon, and ripe tomatoes. Top with the remaining cheese slices, then sandwich the BBQ sauce covered bread slices on top. Press down gently to secure them in place.
Step 4
Spray the tops of the sandwiches with olive oil and then carefully flip them onto the panini press, so the olive oil is now on the bottom. Spray the tops with olive oil and close the press for 3-5 minutes, until golden and melty.
Step 5
If using a grill pan, warm it over medium-low heat. Place the olive oil sprayed sandwiches in the center and weigh them down with a heavy (clean) skillet for 2-4 minutes. Remove the top skillet, spray the top of the paninis with more olive oil, then flip them to cook the other side for another 2-4 minutes.
Step 6
Remove from heat and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Then, slice in half and serve hot. Enjoy!
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