Sweet and Savory Paninis
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Sweet and Savory Paninis

  • Thaw: 40 minutes
  • Prep: 15 minutes
  • Bake: 30 minutes
  • Serves: 6

Ingredients & Directions

  • 1 package (17.3 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 0.666 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 18 eachs thin slices maple-cured ham(about 12 ounces)
  • 1 cup fresh baby arugulaleaves
  • 1 large nectarine, pitted and cut into 12 slices

Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.  Roll the pastry sheet into a 15x10-inch rectangle.  Cut lengthwise into 3 (5x10-inch) rectangles.  Brush the pastry rectangles with the egg.   Repeat with the remaining pastry sheet.

With the short side facing you, spread about 1 tablespoon cream cheese on the bottom half of each pastry rectangle.  Top each with 3 slices ham, about 2 tablespoons arugula and 2 slices nectarine.  Fold the pastries in half over the filling and press the edges to seal.

Heat the panini maker.  Add the pastries, one at a time, and cook for 5 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Tips

Double Berry Paninis:  Omit the ham, arugula and nectarine.  Prepare the pastry rectangles as directed above.  With the short side facing you, spread about 1 tablespoon cream cheese on the bottom half of each pastry rectangle.  Top each with 2 teaspoons strawberry jam, about 5 raspberries or blueberries and 1 tablespoon toasted almonds.  Fold and cook as directed above. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.