You’ll wish every day was St. Patrick’s Day after trying this completely sublime panini with its tender and subtly spiced corned beef, creamy slaw and slightly sharp but still sweet Dubliner cheese.
While sitting in a theater recently waiting for Still Alice to begin, I asked Dom to put on his thinking cap.
With St. Patrick’s Day barreling down I was itching to brainstorm ideas for an Irish dish…this all by itself makes for great conversation…but then I threw him a curve ball – the recipe needed to have an Italian twist. Mm-hmm. And since we arrived to the theater almost an hour early, we had plenty of time to deliberate. Are you wondering why we arrived at 6:30 for a 7:30 movie? That’s just how we roll, people. Yep, this empty nest has us doing some crazy things. We drove from the west side to the east side of town to sit in seats that have long lost their charm, however, they still managed to make our trek worth it as we were able to enjoy the cozy atmosphere of this very cultured (fancy way for saying aged) diminutive indie cinema, where we munched popcorn, discussed recipes, and enjoyed Julianne Moore’s Oscar winning performance. A perfect date in my book.
So without the pressure of time, our imaginations were able to run free and this mighty Corned Beef & Horseradish Cabbage Slaw with Dubliner Cheese Panini took form. Hence, Irish and Italian. We’re taking traditional Irish flavors and layering them between two pieces of crispy buttery bread to form an Italian-named sandwich.
You’ll never guess where we got our ingredients for this bomb of a sandwich. (Do people even say that anymore? The bomb?) You’d be right if you guessed Trader Joe’s. Yep, the fixings for a sandwich that just might have our boy, Nick, searching for excuses to break away from campus for a quick visit home on a daily, I mean, semi-regular basis.
This is an awesome slaw. Nothing fancy but really yummy…shredded cabbage, mayo, a little apple cider vinegar, a pinch of sugar, salt and pepper. It’s the recipe I grew up eating. My mom typically made it when Sloppy Joe’s were on the menu; however, today we’re introducing a new element to our family recipe.
Horseradish.
The horseradish-y kick tempered by the little bit of sweetness included in our original mayo-based recipe is a perfect topping for Trader Joe’s Pocino Uncured Corned Beef and Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese.
I knew from the moment I saw the name Kerrygold I would love it. I love their butter so the thought of a Kerrygold cheese made my knees go weak. It’s a good thing I’m sitting as I write this.
The moment we wriggled the sun colored block out of its airtight packaging and tasted a sliver I realized this cheese was exactly what I was going for. A kind of Irish cheddar with a real Parmigiano quality. Slightly sharp slightly sweet with the faintest whisper of a crunch. Kerrygold Dubliners is the ideal cheese for this panini as it is great for snacking and perfect for sandwiches.
And lastly…the crunch you can get on Trader Joe’s Canadian White makes it a perfect home for our savory ingredients…and don’t forget the Kerrygold butter for spreading. (I promise you – this is not a sponsored post for Trader Joe’s or Kerrygold, I just love them!)
I imagine a crisp white would pair beautifully with this scrumptious panini but it is St. Patty’s Day after all…so if you can get your hands on some green beer – go for it! Any beer, really…root or otherwise… will work perfectly to wash down our Irish-Italian creation!
Buon Appetito!
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Corned Beef & Horseradish Cabbage Slaw with Dubliner Cheese Panini
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. Pocino Uncured Corned Beef
- 8 slices Canadian White Bread
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tsp. sugar
- 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 3 tsp. prepared horseradish
- Thinly sliced Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese
- butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place corned beef in an oven safe dish and cover with 1 cup of water.
- Cover with foil and cook for 25 – 35 minutes, until heated through.
- Remove from oven. Set aside.
- In the meantime, prepare slaw.
- Shred cabbage and place in a large bowl. Add mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and horseradish.
- Stir until fully combined.
- If using a panini press, first preheat the press.
- Butter one side of a slice of bread and carefully rest it on the press (buttered side down).
- Proceed to layer shredded corned beef, a half cup of slaw, a few slices of cheese and the top piece of buttered bread. (Butter facing up.)
- Press for 3 – 4 minutes until golden.
- If making the panini on the stove, follow the same instructions for making the sandwich but use a skillet on a burner instead. Create pressure by using a heavy pan to weigh it down.
- Cook for 3 – 4 minutes on each side.
- Serve hot.
Luck of the Irish to you!
This panini is out of this world. The Dubliner Cheese sounds amazing!
Thanks, Kelley! We really enjoyed it!
This. St. Patty’s Day. I’m all over it!
YES!! Enjoy, my friend!!
Ooo… I love panini! Great Italian/Irish fusion dish – I really love the kick from the horseradish too! I’ll take two please 🙂
You got it! It really is a nice combination of flavors and textures. Thanks, Kathleen!
You are absolutely right. I might wish for St Patty’s day after eating this panini. wow
Thanks so much, Kathy!
This looks amazing. The perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s, not to mention just a fantastic sandwich. Wow!
Thanks, Mir!!
Okay – I’m a vegetarian – but this sandwich looks awesome, Annie. I’m going to have to look for Kerrygold cheese at TJ – I haven’t seen it before but that’s probably because it wasn’t on my radar. And slaw in a panini is just brilliant – definitely going to try that. Thanks, Annie. Great photos, too!
Try to find the cheese! I promise it will not disappoint! Thanks, my dear!
Everything tastes better in panini! Yours looks so good! Would you believe I’ve never made corned beef? It’s on my list though. I wish I had a Trader Joe’s nearby, but the closest one is 35 minutes away.
Hmmmm…I think it’s worth the 35 minute ride, my friend…this is very yummy and the store is very awesome!
I love how you mixed cultures in this grilled cheese! Also, what a way to celebrate St. P’s day…I think the.boy would swoon for one of these!
Thanks, Joanne! This is a fun one!!
My goodness, this really does sound like a ‘bomb’ of a sandwich, Annie!
Love the addition of the horseradish and the ‘icing on the cake’ for me is that you grilled it … mmmm!
Yep, the toasting takes it over the top! Thanks, Helen!
This is what I call a sandwich! Wow! Great recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Hahah! Oh yeah!! Thank you!
I REALLY LOVE CORNED BEEF IN SANDWICHES AND THIS ONE LOOKS FANTASTIC! AND KERRYGOLD CHEESES ARE SO GOOD! PINNED!
THANK YOU, MIRA!!! THIS IS DEFINITELY ONE OF MY FAVES, TOO!!
Dang girl! Speaking of weak knees! This is my kind of sandwich. I am seriously floored with all the creativity going on here. I love the collaboration with your sweetie too!
Oh yeah!!! This sandwich is a real treat!! Thanks so much, my friend!
Oh god that looks good. What you guys call corned beef is so different from what we get over here. Our corned beef is some processed junk that comes in a tin.
Oh no! That just means you guys have to come here for some of our corned beef! Thanks, dear!
This is one serious sandwich! I love Trader Joe’s too 🙂 Looks amazing!
Mm-hmmmm – one serious sandwich! Thanks, my dear! 🙂
Oh I wish I had a TJs near by. I haven’t been in years. The closest one is 1.5 hours away plus a ferry ride! I so wish we had one that was closer. How lovely that you can take a bit more time to linger now and I just love how you share your creativity with us through writing and recipes. I am a panini fan! I love this sandwich with horseradish and shredded cabbage! For a veggie alternative, Fieldroast makes a delicious mushroom loaf that would be so good in your recipe! I’ll pick up some cabbage and make this, this weekend! Love this, Annie. Thank you for your inspiration! Have a beautiful weekend! 😀
You are so sweet! Thank you so much for your kind words, Traci! I can tell you – we are having fun! Aren’t paninis the best? The mushroom loaf sounds like a perfect alternative. Yum! Enjoy your extra sunshine this weekend! I know I will!
I made this tonight with mushroom loaf deli slices and it was delicious! I’d never tried the cheese in your recipe and we loved it! One of the best parts was the cabbage that fell out of the sandwich and on to the grill pan… it developed crunchy little edges that were just fabulous! Loved the dressing for the slaw.. it had just enough kick! We had some left over so we ate the rest of it up on it’s own. Thank you for this quick and delicious dinner, Annie! Y’all have a beautiful weekend!
Oh myyyy, I am so excited you made the panini…I love that! I am beyond thrilled that you enjoyed it! Happiness abounds! Have a great weekend, my friend!
This panini looks mouthwatering, Annie! I love all of the flavors you jam packed in here! With the Kerrygold cheese and that delicious slaw, this sounds like one fantastic meal!
Thank you so much, Kelly!! Definitely did not skimp on flavor!! 🙂
Wow this is such a delicious panani, Annie! I love all of the flavors that you crammed in here! That corned beef and slaw is just calling my name. Delish!
Ha! There are a lot of flavors crammed here! That’s my favorite kind of sandwich! Thank you so much, my dear! Have a great weekend!
Annie!!! oh my gawd!!! this panini is EPIC!!! I love it!!! Bring on all the Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese!!!!! yum!!! and how was “still Alice”. . I want to see that movie!!
Oh yes! This is quite the special sandwich! Still Alice…oh my…definitely see it and bring your tissues! It was everything you might expect. Thanks for your kind words, my dear!!
Ok, so after I go to Pascale’s to load up on my wine supply, I’m definitely going to Trader Joe’s (right next door) and I’m getting all these ingredients for tomorrow night’s dinner! I just love kerrygold but never thought of pairing it with corned beef. I can’t wait to try it!
Yay! That’s a fun field trip! I really hope you guys enjoy it! Let me know what you think, my friend! Cheers!
Hmmmm, are you opening a restaurant so I can just order this from you and have you make it??! Ha. I know. Okay, I’m not that lazy. But it looks seriously delicious, like the best lunch ever. And I love the Kerrygold products, discovered them while on my honeymoon in the Virgin Islands and have enjoyed as a splurge ever since.
Hahha! I would love to make this for you!! This is pretty yummy, my friend! And Kerrygold is phenomenal!! I think I’m going to have to pick up my next batch in the Virgin Islands! Thanks, Laura! Have a great weekend!