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Strawberry Bacon Brie Panini with Balsamic Honey Sauce

June 17, 2020 by Jaida Leave a Comment

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Fresh strawberries, crispy bacon and creamy brie with a tangy and sweet balsamic honey sauce make this Strawberry Bacon Brie Panini with Balsamic Honey Sauce a summer sandwich you don’t want to miss out on!

Today I am sharing a recipe with you, my friends, that will leave you wondering where it’s been all your life. Fresh strawberries, crispy bacon, creamy brie, and peppery arugula in a pressed panini sandwich, with a sweet and tangy balsamic honey dipping sauce. This, is what dreams are made of.

I’ve become increasingly fond of sandwiches that have fruit and cheese in them. Probably because they’re nothing short of amazing. And sandwiches, in general, are probably my favorite food. So, there’s that.

Strawberry Bacon Brie Panini, cut in half on white plate with strawberries, arugula leaves, slices of brie and bacon scattered around the plate

The layers in this panini are not only perfectly balanced in flavors and texture, but also in the thickness. No one layer overpowers the other, and the bread is pressed thin so you aren’t getting all bread and just a little filling. But let me tell you…the panini is filling. I had a hard time finishing mine all in one sitting. It was too good not to, though.

Half of a Strawberry Bacon Brie Panini, held in a hand with a white plate, strawberries, arugula leaves, slices of brie and bacon scattered below

What do you need to make Strawberry Bacon Brie Panini with Balsamic Honey Sauce?

Balsamic vinegar – good quality, aged balsamic gives the best flavor
Honey – a local, pure honey if possible
Thick bread – like a brioche works best since it is pressed thin in the panini press
Bacon – I used maple bacon, but use your favorite kind!
Strawberries – you want them ripe, but not so ripe that they are mushy
Arugula – the peppery component adds great flavor to the panini!

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How do you make Strawberry Bacon Brie Panini with Balsamic Honey Sauce?

Full Printable Recipe Below!

1.) To make the balsamic honey sauce, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until the liquid is reduced by about half (15 minutes or more). Pour the liquid into a small bowl to cool while you make the panini.
2.) On two slices of bread, place 3-4 slices of brie (depending on the size of your bread.) Top each with half of the sliced strawberries, half of the bacon, and half of the arugula, more brie, and then the other two slices of bread.
3.) Heat panini press and place both sandwiches inside, close to press. Cook until nicely browned and brie is nice and melty.
4.) Slice each sandwich in half and serve warm with the balsamic honey sauce.

Open sandwich with brie on one slice of bread and arugula on top of bacon, strawberries and more brie on the other slice

Love fruity sandwiches like me? Try my Bacon and Brie Panini with Peaches and Peach, Blackberry & Bacon Grilled Cheese!

Half of a Strawberry Bacon Brie Panini with balsamic honey sauce on the corner, held in a hand with a bowl of balsamic honey sauce below and a white plate, strawberries, arugula leaves, slices of brie and bacon below

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Strawberry Bacon Brie Panini with Balsamic Honey Sauce

Fresh strawberries, crispy bacon and creamy brie with a tangy and sweet balsamic honey sauce make this Strawberry Bacon Brie Panini with Balsamic Honey Sauce a summer sandwich you don't want to miss out on!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Balsamic Honey Sauce, Strawberry Bacon Brie Panini
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 534kcal
Author: Jaida

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 4 slices of bread (a good, thick bread works best for panini)
  • 8 slices brie (cut about 1/4" thick)
  • 1/3 cup sliced strawberries
  • 4 slices bacon (cooked crispy and then halved)
  • 1/2 cup arugula

Instructions

  • To make the balsamic honey sauce, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until the liquid is reduced by about half (15 minutes or more). Pour the liquid into a small bowl to cool while you make the panini.
  • On two slices of bread, place 3-4 slices of brie (depending on the size of your bread.) Top each with half of the sliced strawberries, half of the bacon, and half of the arugula, more brie, and then the other two slices of bread.
  • Heat panini press and place both sandwiches inside, close to press.
  • Cook until nicely browned and brie is nice and melty.
  • Slice each sandwich in half and serve warm with the balsamic honey sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1panini | Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 997mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 782IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 3mg
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Filed Under: Main Dish, Sandwiches Tagged With: Bacon, Balsamic, Brie, Honey, Panini, Pressed Sandwich, Sandwich, Strawberries

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