Garlic Spread

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• Black pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic

Caramelized Onions:

• 1 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• Pinch of salt

Panini:

• Steak, cooked to your preference and thinly sliced
  • Liuzzi smoked mozzarella, sliced
  • Caramelized onions (from the recipe above)
  • Garlic spread (from the recipe above)
  • Fresh arugula
  • Bread of your choice (ciabatta or baguette works great)

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Garlic Spread:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Wrap the garlic cloves in aluminum foil and roast them in the oven for 20 minutes or until they are soft and golden.
• Once roasted, mash the garlic cloves in a small bowl.
• Mix the mashed garlic with the mayonnaise.
• Add black pepper to taste and mix well. Set aside.

Caramelized Onions:

1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt.
3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and golden brown, about 20-30 minutes. If desired, add the sugar halfway through cooking to enhance the caramelization.
4. Remove from heat and set aside.

Panini:

• Preheat your panini press or a grill pan over medium heat.
• Slice your bread and spread a generous layer of the garlic spread on each slice.
• Layer the bottom slice with thinly sliced steak, Liuzzi smoked mozzarella, and caramelized onions.
• Add a handful of fresh arugula on top.
• Place the top slice of bread on the sandwich.
• Grill the panini in the panini press or grill pan until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted, about 5-7 minutes.
• Remove from the grill, slice in half, and serve immediately.

Buon Appetito!

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