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Bleu Cheese and Pastrami Panini

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Tamara Andersen
Hearty pumpernickel, pungent bleu (or blue) cheese spread, peppery arugula, caramelized onions, and the star of the sandwich - pastrami cooked to perfection... A delicious and healthy alternative to the drive-thru on a busy evening!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Sandwich
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 556 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz. bleu cheese - softened if possible
  • 1 oz. cream cheese - softened if possible
  • 1 tbsp. stone ground mustard
  • 6 oz. good pastrami see notes
  • a handful of arugula
  • 1 sweet onion - caramelized see notes
  • 4 slices pumpernickel bread

Instructions

Make the spread:

  • In a small bowl, add cheeses and ground mustard. Using a fork, smash the ingredients together to make a smooth spread. Set aside.
  • Preheat panini press if using.

Assemble sandwiches

  • Spread the inside of each piece of bread with 1/4th of the cheese mixture. Top one half with 3 ounces of pastrami, and the other half with onions and arugula. Press the halves together.
  • Brush the outside of each sandwich with olive oil. Set on the panini press or griddle. Weight the top with either the panini press or a cast iron pan.
  • Flip if not using an electric panini press (about 5 minutes per side), or 5 minutes in an electric panini press.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

I'm always looking for ways to trim fat and calories. I found a really good quality turkey pastrami. Use your favorite. Most recently, I made this with homemade pastrami, and it was beyond amazing.
If you use a sweet onion, caramelizing them is optional. Regular yellow onions really benefit from a slow caramelization. If you're pressed for time, saute the onions until very soft and golden. They will still be delicious!
Macronutrients (approximation from MyFitnessPal): 556 calories; 32 g protein; 72 g carbohydrates; 15 g fat.

Nutrition

Calories: 556kcal

NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

Did you make this recipe? Please leave a comment and/or star rating! Email us with any questions: tamara@beyondmeresustenance.com