Steak and Egg Panini
In our version of the classic pairing of steak and eggs, we tuck slices of rib-eye steak, scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese between slices of sourdough bread, then grill the sandwiches to crisp perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 rib-eye steaks, each about 12 oz.
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh chives
- 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 12 slices sourdough bread, each about 1/2 inch thick
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- Hot sauce for serving (optional)
Directions
Preheat an electric panini press to high (400°F) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Place the steaks on the panini press. Close the lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare, or until done to your liking. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut the steaks into strips 1/4 inch wide.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, parsley, chives, salt and pepper. In a nonstick fry pan over medium heat, warm 2 Tbs. of the melted butter. Add the egg mixture and, using a silicone spatula, stir frequently until soft curds form, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the scrambled eggs from the heat.
Reduce the heat on the panini press to medium (350°F). Brush one side of each bread slice with the remaining 4 Tbs. melted butter. Lay 6 slices, buttered side down, on a work surface, and arrange 3 or 4 steak slices on each one. Top each with 1/4 cup scrambled eggs and 1 cheese slice. Top with another bread slice, buttered side up.
Place 2 sandwiches on the panini press and close the lid. Cook until the sandwiches are nicely grill-marked and the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. Serve with hot sauce. Serves 6.
Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Place the steaks on the panini press. Close the lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare, or until done to your liking. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut the steaks into strips 1/4 inch wide.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, parsley, chives, salt and pepper. In a nonstick fry pan over medium heat, warm 2 Tbs. of the melted butter. Add the egg mixture and, using a silicone spatula, stir frequently until soft curds form, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the scrambled eggs from the heat.
Reduce the heat on the panini press to medium (350°F). Brush one side of each bread slice with the remaining 4 Tbs. melted butter. Lay 6 slices, buttered side down, on a work surface, and arrange 3 or 4 steak slices on each one. Top each with 1/4 cup scrambled eggs and 1 cheese slice. Top with another bread slice, buttered side up.
Place 2 sandwiches on the panini press and close the lid. Cook until the sandwiches are nicely grill-marked and the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. Serve with hot sauce. Serves 6.