Roast Beef Panini with Caramelized Shallots and Roquefort

Ingredients

• 4 slices of French bread
• 4 ounces of roast beef
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
• 3 ounces of Roquefort cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the butter and shallots to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the shallots are golden brown.
3. Add the balsamic vinegar and cook for an additional minute until the vinegar has reduced slightly.
4. Toast the French bread in a toaster or under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.
5. Lay the slices of bread on a cutting board and top each with roast beef, caramelized shallots, and Roquefort cheese.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Place the second slice of bread on top and press down lightly.
8. Place the panini in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
9. Remove from heat and slice in half before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Roquefort cheese is a blue cheese made from sheep's milk and is aged in caves in France.
• Shallots are a type of onion that is milder and sweeter than regular onions.
• Balsamic vinegar is a type of vinegar made from grapes and is often aged for several years.