If you're looking for a warm, comforting, and satisfying meal, a smoked cheddar ham panini might just be the perfect dish for you. This classic sandwich combines the smoky flavor of ham, the gooey richness of melted cheddar cheese, and the tangy crunch of bread, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its mix of salty, sharp, and sweet, this panini is sure to be a hit, whether you're enjoying it for lunch, dinner, or even as a quick and portable snack.
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HAM-AND-CHEESE PANINI
This ham-and-cheese panini is a delicious and filling sandwich sure to please the whole family.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Yield Makes 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat; add shallots. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add thyme and continue cooking until onions are caramelized, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard on one side of a slice of bread. Top with a slice of cheese, 2 ounces ham, 1/4 of the shallot mixture, and another slice of cheese. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard on a second slice of bread and place mustard side down on top of cheese to form a sandwich. Repeat process three times with remaining mustard, bread, cheese, ham, and shallots.
- Brush top and bottom of each sandwich with olive oil. Place in a panini grill and press until bread is crisp and brown, and cheese has melted slightly, 9 to 10 minutes. If using a grill pan, preheat over medium-high heat. Place a heavy pan on top of sandwiches and press down. Cook, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
SMOKED CHEDDAR & HAM PANINI
This was adapted from a recipe card picked up in a grocery store. Delicious - great for a cold day, with some soup! Feel free to change up the bread to what you prefer - the original called for marble rye, but I put in what we usually use. You can use other types of ham and regular cheddar, but the flavor of the smoked versions really contrast wonderfully with the sweetness of the onions and apple, so I would recommend trying them, if possible. I'm also putting a range on the meat, because we prefer smaller meat portions (the 1/4 lb), but I know a lot of people who like more meat, so you could easily use up to 1/2 lb, if desired. The original directions called for using a panini grill, but I don't have one, so I'm enclosing both methods.
Provided by Starrynews
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook onions until tender in a skillet prepared with non-stick cooking spray over medium-high heat.
- When onion is browned, add syrup, stirring well, and cook for an additional minute.
- Allow onion to cool. Spread 2 slices of bread with mayonnaise.
- Layer remaining ingredients on top, ending with the second slice of bread on each sandwich.
- Spray both sides of each sandwich with cooking spray before placing on panini grill or in skillet.
- If using panini grill, grill the sandwiches for about 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is toasted.
- If using a skillet, cook sandwich over medium heat for about 2 minutes on each side, flipping once, or until cheese is melted and bread is toasted. Use a second skillet to weight down the sandwich on top.
SMOKED HAM AND TELEME PANINI
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Butter 1 side of each bread slice, then put 4 slices, buttered side down, on a work surface. Top the bread slices with the smoked ham, then the teleme cheese, distributing it evenly. Top each with a second slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Heat a panini pan/sandwich griller until hot. Heat the sandwich in the griller, with a weight on top to keep as flat as possible. Cook until nicely browned, 2 to 3 minutes,
- Transfer the sandwiches to a work surface and remove the top slice of bread from each sandwich. Spread the underside of those slices with mustard, and add roasted peppers, if desired.
- Replace the top slice of bread, cut the sandwiches in half, and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Choose a good quality smoked cheddar cheese, thinly sliced ham, and fresh bread.
- Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on both sides of the bread. This will help to keep the sandwich moist and prevent the bread from becoming soggy.
- Add a layer of sliced tomatoes and red onion to the sandwich. These vegetables will add a bit of sweetness and crunch.
- Top the sandwich with a layer of sliced ham and smoked cheddar cheese. You can add as much or as little cheese as you like.
- Close the sandwich and butter the top side of the bread. This will help the sandwich to brown nicely.
- Grill the sandwich in a panini press or on a hot skillet until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Serve the sandwich immediately with your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
The smoked cheddar ham panini is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its combination of smoky cheddar cheese, salty ham, and fresh vegetables, this sandwich is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give the smoked cheddar ham panini a try.
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