Pear & Brie Panini

Ingredients

• 4 (1/2-inch thick) slices whole grain bread
• 1 tablespoon softened butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 4 slices brie cheese, divided
• 1 small ripe pear, cored and thinly sliced
• Thinly sliced red onion

Directions

1. Heat panini maker.
2. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
3. In a small bowl, combine preserves, mustard and thyme. Spread 1 tablespoon apricot mixture on plain-side of 2 bread slices. Arrange 2 slices each of brie, pear and onions on top of apricot mixture. Top with remaining 2 slices bread, butter-side up.
4. Place sandwich on panini maker and close lid. Cook about 3 minutes or until bread is golden brown on both sides. Serve immediately.

Serves: 2