Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. (5) butter
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 6 maple flavoured breakfast sausages,fully cooked and
  • broken into sm. pieces
  • 1/2 cup (125) pecan pieces
  • 4 lg. eggs, beaten
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 thick slices of Italian-style bread
  • 1 tub (200 g) Tre Stelle Bocconcini Cheese,
  • drained and cut into 1/4 slices
  • butter for panini press
  • grill pan
  • maple syrup and fresh fruit for garnish (optional)

Method

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add the onions, sausages and pecans; sautE until onions are just softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until eggs are firm but not dry.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat a panini maker or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Divide sausage mixture into 4 portions and mound each portion on one slice of bread.
  • Top each with Bocconcini slices and top with remaining bread slices.
  • Lightly butter the outside of each panini.
  • Cook until both sides of each panini are golden; serve promptly.
  • Serve warm and garnish with maple syrup and fresh fruit if desired.Makes 4 paniniTMs.