Panera Bread'S Turkey Artichoke Panini - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 loaf pesto focaccia bread
    8 ounces freshly sliced turkey
    4 ounces spinach artichoke spread (Available at your local grocer)
    2 ounces asiago cheese (asiago parmesan blend)
    1 small red onion, diced
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    1 -2 tomatoes, sliced (6-8 slices)
    1 pinch salt and pepper
Preparation
    Preheat panini grill to medium temperature. In a medium sauce pan, saute diced red onion in olive oil until transparent. Add balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
    Slice the loaf of pesto focaccia into two semi-circles, and halve each semi-circle. Layer the turkey onto the bottom halves of the focaccia bread, and spread spinach artichoke mix over turkey. Layer sauteed onions, asiago/parmesan blend and tomato slices. Close face of panini with the top halves of focaccia bread.
    Add panini to preheated grill and press lightly. Grill 5 minutes on medium or until the cheese begins to melt and there are grill marks on the focaccia bread.
    Serve hot with chips or your favorite soup!

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