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Eggplant Taleggio Panini

Here's a sandwich that really satisfies...broiled eggplant, peppery arugula and Taleggio cheese in a multi-grain panini.  And it's ready in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant(about 1 pound), cut lengthwise into 8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices0.25 cup olive oil8 leaves fresh arugula1 teaspoon red wine vinegar4 ounces Taleggio or fontina cheese, cut into 8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices4 Pepperidge Farm® Stone Baked Artisan Multi-Grain Dinner Rolls, split

Instructions

Heat the broiler.  Place the eggplant slices on a rack in a broiler pan. Brush the eggplant slices with 1 tablespoon oil.Broil the eggplant with the top of the eggplant 7 inches from the heat for 5 minutes or until the eggplant is lightly browned on both sides, turning the eggplant over once halfway through broiling and brushing with 1 tablespoon oil.Place the eggplant and arugula into a large bowl.  Add 1 tablespoon oil and the vinegar and toss to coat.  Divide the eggplant, arugula and cheese among the rolls.Heat the panini maker.  Brush the tops of the sandwiches with the remaining oil.  Add the sandwiches in batches, oil-side down, and cook for 5 minutes or until lightly browned and the cheese is melted.