GRILLED ITALIAN PANINI

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Stuffed with salami, tapenade and roasted peppers, this loaf makes a special lunch, ready in half an hour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 round loaf (1 pound) unsliced French or Italian bread
4 ounces thinly sliced salami
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted red bell peppers, well drained
1/2 cup olive tapenade
4 ounces sliced provolone cheese
Olive oil, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cut a circle 1/2 inch from edge of bread, cutting 2 inches down into loaf but not all the way through. Remove center of bread loaf and set aside. Arrange salami inside bread loaf; top with peppers, tapenade and cheese. Place center of bread loaf over filling to fit tightly. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil.
  • Cover and grill loaf 4 to 6 inches from low heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until cheese is melted.
  • Brush olive oil over top of loaf. Cut loaf into 4 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1390 mg

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