CHOCOLATE PANINI

8 (1/2-inch) thick slices sourdough bread, buttered on 1 side
4 to 8 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped with a heavy knife
whipped butter

Lay slices of bread, butter side down, on the Panini Maker.

Sprinkle the chopped chocolate evenly onto the 4 slices of bread. Then cover each with a second slice of bread, butter side up.

Grill panini for 3-4 minutes or until bread is golden and chocolate is melted. Using a spatula, carefully turn each panini over to bake for another minute.

Let cool slightly before serving.

VARIATIONS:

CHERRY CHOCOLATE PANINI:
Add 4 ounces dried cherries. (Or any dried fruit of your choice.)

CHOCOLATE ALMOND PANINI:
Add 4 ounces slivered almonds. (Or any nut of your choice.)

CHOCOLATE JAVA PANINI:
Add 4 teaspoons instant coffee. (1 teaspoon per panini.)

CHOCOLATE, PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA PANINI:
Add 4 tablespoons peanut butter and layer with sliced bananas

Makes 4 panini
Source: Salton