Ingredients

2 teaspoons butter, divided 4 large eggs, beaten4 slices (3/4 in. thick) hearty Italian bread1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper4 ounces smoked Gouda or smoked cheddar cheese, cut in 4 slices1 medium pear, thinly sliced4 slices Canadian bacon, cooked1/2 cup fresh baby spinach

Preparation

Heat 1 teaspoon butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat; add eggs and scramble until set. Divide eggs between 2 slices of bread; sprinkle each with salt and pepper. Layer bread with cheese slices, pear slices, Canadian bacon and spinach. Top with remaining bread.

If using a panini maker, spread remaining butter on both sides of both sandwiches. Grill according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown and grill marks show, 6-8 minutes.

If using an indoor grill, spread 1/2 tsp. butter on 1 side of both sandwiches. Place buttered side down on grill; press down with a heavy skillet or other weight. Grill over medium-high heat until golden brown and grill-marked, 3-5 minutes. Remove weight; spread remaining butter on other side of the sandwiches. Return to grill, buttered side down; replace weight. Grill until golden brown, another 3-5 minutes.