SMOKED CHEDDAR & HAM PANINI

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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

1/4 large sweet onion, cut into thin slices
2 teaspoons maple syrup
4 slices whole wheat bread
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 large gala apples, cut into 4 slices
1/4-1/2 lb smoked ham, deli-sliced
2 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, cut into 4 thin slices

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.

Kovidha Chamikara
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This recipe was easy to follow and the sandwich turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Sggdgdy Hhe
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Not bad, but I've had better.


Sunny Soassin
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Meh.


Md Yasin Miyazi
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This sandwich was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The ham was moist and flavorful, the cheese was gooey and melted, and the bread was perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making this again.


Shaun Fitzgerald
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I made this for lunch today and it was delicious! The smoked cheddar added a really nice flavor to the sandwich. I will definitely be making this again.


Lorgan Barone
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My husband and I loved this recipe. The ham and cheddar were melted perfectly and the bread was crispy. We will definitely be making this again!


Binod Rai
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This sandwich was ridiculously good! It was loaded with flavor from the ham, cheese, and mustard. The bread was perfectly toasted and buttery. 10/10, would definitely recommend!