Bold and Spicy Philly Cheese Steak Panini #FindYourBOLD

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I grew up in a single parent household, with my mom working two jobs to make ends meet. Because mom worked so much, my sister and I were usually left to cook for ourselves. This was a shame because mom was such a fantastic cook and we missed the time together as a family. On those rare occasions mom was home for the evening meal, we made sure we ate together as a family. Now that I am a mom, I know how important it is to spend meals together as a family and we eat together at least 3-4 nights a week. With my daughter so busy with after school activities, there are many nights we have a late dinner so she can join us. It is worth it to my husband and I to hold off and have a late dinner if it means we can all eat together. Many nights, eating together is the only time we can regroup and catch up with each other. If you need some inspiration for your family dinners, Ore-Ida actually just launched a Pinterest board with bold conversation starters that families can use to get lively conversations started over dinner

Eating a meal together can be a blessing as well as a curse! I love that the 4 of us eat together, but I am not always crazy about being considered a short order cook! It is tricky to make a meal the entire family can get excited about, especially if you make the same meal over and over. What I try to do is add new bold flavors so my family doesn’t get bored at mealtime. We have been an Ore-Ida®fan for as long as I can remember. My mom served them to my sister and I and now I serve their products to my family. I mean, what is a grilled cheese sandwich without a handful of Ore-Ida® tater tots or crispy crowns?! If you are a fan of Ore-Ida®, you are going to really love their new Ore-Ida® Bold & Crispy fries. With flavors like  Garlic & Pepper Steakhouse Fries, Smoky BBQ Oven Chips, Zesties® and Spicy Sriracha Fries, you can really find your bold at any meal of the day! Head over to the Ore-Ida® page and download a coupon so you can #FindYourBOLD!

I make my Philly Cheese Steak Panini often and I know the family has grown tired of it. I wanted to add some pizzazz to the sandwich and when I saw the new Ore-Ida® Bold & Crispy fries, a light bulb went off in my head! Why not add one of the Ore-Ida Bold & Crispy fries #FindYourBOLD to my Philly Cheese Steak Panini? We all love a good BBQ chip, so I thought the Smoky BBQ Oven Chips would be awesome inside the sandwich as well as along side the dish. Oh boy was this bold and tangy twist on a family favorite a huge hit! Everyone was asking for more! Here is the recipe for my latest creation:

Bold and Spicy Philly Cheese Steak Panini: 

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf of crusty French or Sourdough bread
• 1/2 lb thinly sliced cooked deli roast beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 bell pepper (I prefer red), sliced into thin strips
• 1 medium onion, cut into thin strips
• 4 slices Mild Cheddar (or any cheese you like)
• 1/4 bag Ore-Ida® Bold and Crispy Smoky BBQ Oven Chips

Directions:

• Heat closed contact grill or panini maker 5 minutes.
• While you wait for the panini maker to heat up, make Crispy Smoky BBQ Oven Chips according to directions.
• Place 2 slices of bread on grill, close and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from grill.
• In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add bell pepper and onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
• Top one slice of bread with one-fourth of the beef and pepper mixture, 4-6 Crispy Smoky BBQ Oven Chips and 1 slice cheese. Top with other slice of bread.
• Place sandwich on grill, close and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Serve with remainder of Crispy Smoky BBQ Oven Chips.

My family just loves these bold and spicy philly cheese steak panini sandwiches. Eating together as a family and finding your bold really builds a stronger family. Check out these chatting ideas from Ore Ida, and some ideas on how to get the conversation started during your bold dinner!

Which of the new Ore-Ida® Bold & Crispy fries would you like to try?