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SMOKED CHEDDAR & HAM PANINI

Smoked Cheddar & Ham Panini image

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

Ingredients

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.

HAM, GRUYERE AND APPLE PANINI

Ham, Gruyere and Apple Panini image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
8 (1/2-inch) thick slices country-style white bread
1/2 cup whole-grain mustard
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Gruyere
8 slices (8-ounces) Black Forest ham

Steps:

In a 12-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apple slices and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are slightly soft, about 4 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.
Preheat a panini press. Spread each bread slice with 1 tablespoon mustard. Arrange 1/4 cup of cheese on each of 4 bread slices and top with 2 slices of ham. Divide the apple mixture evenly on top of the ham. Add the remaining cheese and cover with the remaining 4 bread slices. Grill in the panini press until the cheese has melted and the tops are golden and crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes.

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