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Steak and White Cheddar Panini Sliders

Sliced steak, white cheddar, caramelized red onions and horse radish sauce in a toasted panini! The perfect party appetizer for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound flank steak
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 red onions sliced
  • medium block white cheddar sliced
  • 1 large ciabatta loaf
  • creamy horseradish sauce recipe follows

For creamy horseradish sauce

  • ¼ cup mayo
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish or less

Instructions

  • To make the sauce, in a small bowl, combine the mayo, sour cream and horseradish until smooth and evenly combined. Set to the side.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat with the olive oil and butter. Season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the steak in and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or until crispy and browned and then flip over and continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on the second side. Transfer to a plate or platter and allow to rest before slicing.
  • Add the onions to the hot skillet, right where the meat was cooked. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and sauté until soft and caramelized.
  • To assemble the sliders, cut the ciabatta loaf into 8 to 10 small squares. Split down the middle and spread each half with the creamy horseradish sauce. Layer with slices of cheese, the sliced steak and caramelized onions. Sandwich the panini halves together and drizzle the tops with olive oil.
  • Heat a panini press and then place the sliders on the press (a few at a time) and cook until the bread has toasted and become golden brown and crunchy and the cheese has melted. Continue with the rest. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Notes

yields: 8 to 10 sliders
Author: The Candid Appetite