Mushroom Panini Sandwiches are a delicious sandwich that is just the perfect picnic main dish, and is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
Ingredients – 4 tsp olive oil divided – 1/2 red onion – 1 pound cremini mushrooms – 2 tsp minced garlic – 1 tbsp dried thyme – 1/4 tsp salt – 3 tsp balsamic vinegar – 1 loaf of focaccia – 4 oz goat cheese – Sun dried tomatoes – A few leaves of spinach – Pinch of black pepper
Place your chopping board and cut the onion into half moon slices. In a pan add 2 tsp olive oil. When the oil is hot enough add the onion and cook stirring occasionally until softened and slightly caramelized. Set it in a bowl for later.
Chop the mushrooms in small pieces. Using the same pan add the rest of the olive oil. Add the mushrooms in the pan and cook until they get a golden color. Add the previously minced garlic, cook shortly and pour the mixture in the same bowl with the onion. In the bowl add the thyme, salt, vinegar and previously crumbled goat cheese. Stir all the ingredients with a spoon and the filling is ready.
Add a few spoons of mushroom mixture in the middle of the sandwich and spread onto the bottom of the bread. Add a pinch of black pepper, a few slices of sun dried tomatoes and some spinach leaves. Adjust the top of the sandwich and repeat the same procedure for all the sandwiches. Place the panini on a panini press. Toast for a few minutes until the bread gets crispy.