I’m back!
It’s been a little while since I grilled new panini for you guys. Or, more accurately, it’s been a trimester! We’re thrilled to be expecting our next little one in January. I’m happy to report I’m finally moving out of the “total exhaustion” stage on into “pretty tired.” Now that the thought of food is at least moderately appealing I can finally get back to blogging.
The one thing I’m craving is fresh California peaches. Of course, I always look forward to sweet, juicy peaches every summer. In fact, I just realized that it was about this same time last year that I made my first peach panini. Instead of grilling them like last time, for my Peaches & Bacon Panini I kept the peaches fresh and paired them with some smoky bacon and stretchy fresh mozzarella. Ideally I would have grilled them on some crusty ciabatta but since I didn’t find any in the bakery department that day a baguette was a worthy substitute.
I had a hunch that peaches would taste great with bacon and it turned out to be true. It’s that sweet-savory thing I just can’t get enough of. I actually think this combo would be great on a pizza (perhaps with a peach barbecue sauce – hmmm…I may need to try this!).
Peaches & Bacon Panini
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS:
1-2 large yellow peaches, pitted and sliced
4 slices bacon, fully cooked
Fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced (as much as you like)
French baguette, sliced crosswise into 5″ sections OR ciabatta rolls (I would not recommend sliced breads)
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the panini grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
For each sandwich: Halve the bread lengthwise. In between the halves, layer on the cheese, two slices of bacon and as many peaches as will fit neatly inside the bread.
Grill 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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I really like the sound of using peaches in a panini like this!
What a wonderful flavor combination!
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Congratulations, Kathy! So happy for your news — and that you’re back with more panini for us to try.
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a bun in the oven and a panini on the grill. awesome. interesting combo–i never would’ve tried peaches and bacon together!
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Congratulations! Great news and great looking panini!
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Congrats Kathy! A few weeks ago, I was wondering why there had not been a panini recipe in my inbox for a while. What a nice one to come back with. Peaches will be in season soon here…. maybe with back (Canadian) bacon and bococcinni, mmm….
OMG – peaches and bacon sound so amazing together and I may have to try that suggested combo in a pizza! Once again, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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Congratulations on expecting your little one!! That is very exciting!! The sweet peaches sound like a wonderful contrast to salty bacon. You’re right about a pizza, you could use peach jam to dilute a bbq sauce…great idea!!!
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Congratulations!! That’s so exciting.
Love the peach and bacon combo.
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Wow, congrats! That’s something to look forward to for sure. Oh, and the idea of peaches on a panini is so creative. Adding bacon is niiiiice!
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Congratulations!…this is a great combo. I might try it this week instead of the BLT I was planning.
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I love sweet summer peaches paired with salty meats like bacon or prosciutto! This is the way to come back with a bang, Kathy!
Oh, I really wanted to try this with prosciutto! Alas, I think it’s on my no-no list (along with so many others). Next summer!
Whoops. I deleted the last line. Congratulations! I’m so happy to hear about the new baby!
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Omg–this looks amazing. What a great combo, and something I never would have thought of (and I love me some bacon!). Definitely gonna have to try this, and read more of your blogs. Thanks!
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What a perfect combination of sweet and salty! The cheese oozing out looks SO yummy you’re totally making me crave a panini tonight!
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Congratulations!
And, these look delicious! I can’t say I’ve had a fruit with bacon panini before, but this has convinced me to give it a shot.
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Hey, I’ve missed you! I didn’t know you were expecting- congratulations!
Peaches and bacon sound amazing together- thanks for the yummy idea!
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First of all — congratulations!
I’m thinking this panini is just PERFECT. Totally seasonal, and absolutely delicious looking. Can you get peaches locally?
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Thanks! Wish I could say with certainty whether the peaches I’ve been eating are local but I haven’t checked. Southern CA is a big producer of them so there’s a good chance they are.
Yay Kathy! So glad to hear the good news and what a good looking panini. We are finally settling into our house and the panini maker is just waiting for me to open her up and get going! Thanks for coming back!
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I included your blog in a post I did on my blog for hosting a Panini Party. Your recipes would be great inspiration.
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Congratulations! Oh my…I think you could pair bacon with just about anything and it would be good but this looks spectacular!
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Glad you are feeling better and back to blogging! Peaches and bacon? What an unexpected combination. It sounds so wonderful. Gotta try this one for sure!
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This is one good looking panini! I adore the idea of peaches, bacon and mozarella on french bread. Just splendid and perfect for summer. Well done!
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Great meeting you at BlogHer! If you ever get to Italy for that panini trip, let me know! And of course, if you ever need any London restaurant recommendations, let me know that too! -Krista
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Kathy that is wonderful news! I hope you will get some energy soon to chase your little one around plus being pregnant. I remember those days, shwew it is tiring! Hang in there, ok?
Good to see you back!
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Congratulations on the upcoming child!! Fully understand why you’d be tired. I remember being pregnant with my children and all I ever wanted to do was sleep.
Good choice on peaches & bacon panini. Did the pregnancy inspire this? 🙂
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