Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Banana Panini

Directions

Preheat a panini iron according to manufacturers directions.

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Brush one side of 4 bread slices with melted butter.

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Place bread slices, buttered side down, on a smooth, dry surface.

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Spread 1/4 of peanut butter on each slice of bread.

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Sprinkle 1/4 of chocolate chips over peanut butter on each bread slice.

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Press gently to adhere.

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Sprinkle 1/4 of the banana pieces over the chocolate chips on each bread slice.

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Cover each dressed bread slice with a plain bread slice.

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Brush each bread slice with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.

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Place sandwiches in heated panini and grill, according to manufacturers directions, until lightly browned and crisp. (Alternately, panini may be made using a griddle or cast iron skillet. Turn panini halfway through cooking and press with a metal spatula).

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Remove panini to cutting board, allow to cool for 5 minutes and slice each sandwich in half.

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Serve warm or at room temperature.

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