Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable ham and fontina sandwich! This culinary masterpiece features juicy, tender ham and creamy, nutty fontina cheese, harmoniously nestled between slices of toasted bread. This sandwich is not just a meal; it's an experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you're a fan of classic flavors or enjoy experimenting with new combinations, this sandwich has something for everyone. Discover the art of crafting this sandwich with our detailed recipe, complete with variations and suggestions to suit your preferences. Explore the versatility of this dish as we present three enticing recipes: the classic ham and fontina, a tangy dijon mustard variation, and a vegetarian alternative with grilled vegetables. Let your taste buds embark on a journey of pure satisfaction as you savor the perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite of this extraordinary sandwich.
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MARTHA'S HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH
Serving ham and cheese on a baguette with a bit of butter gives it a decidedly French twist.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread 1 tablespoon butter on each piece of baguette. Divide ham and cheese among bottom halves of bread. Sandwich with top halves. Serve with mustard or mustard dip and cornichons.
ULTIMATE HAM SANDWICH
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spread Homemade Mayonnaise (recipe follows) on a thick slice of crusty white or rye bread. Top with Bibb lettuce, sliced tomato, thick slices of leftover ham, a few dill pickle slices and sliced cheddar cheese. Spread whole-grain mustard on another slice of bread, then close the sandwich.
- Whisk the egg yolk, vinegar and 1 tablespoon water in a medium nonreactive heatproof bowl (glass or ceramic). Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside. Bring 2 inches water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Set the bowl with the yolk mixture over the saucepan (do not let the bowl touch the water). Slowly whisk until a thermometer inserted into the yolk mixture registers 150 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Set the bowl with the yolk mixture in the ice water to stop the cooking; whisk just until the mixture is lukewarm (do not let it get cold).
- Put the bowl with the yolk mixture on a damp towel. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Combine the oils in a measuring cup. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle the oil into the bowl in a thin stream until smooth and thick. If at any point the oil is not emulsifying into the mixture, stop adding the oil and whisk to combine before continuing. Whisk in 1 to 2 teaspoons water if the mayonnaise is too thick. Season with salt. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days.
- Yield: 1 cup
HAM AND FONTINA FRITTATA
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Trim any connective tissue and all fat off ham steak. Mince the meat into very small bits and set aside.
- Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet with oven safe handle over moderate heat. Add oil and 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and coat sides and bottom of pan evenly with melted butter and oil mixture. Add ham bits to the pan and saute 3 minutes to brown them a bit and render some of the moisture in the meat.
- Whisk together eggs and milk or half-and-half. Break off tiny pieces of remaining 1 tablespoon butter and drop them into beaten eggs. Season eggs with a little salt and pepper and whisk again to combine. Pour eggs into skillet over ham. Stir eggs gently to evenly distribute bits of ham throughout the eggs.
- As eggs set, lift up bottom skin that has formed and allow uncooked eggs to settle. Keep doing this as eggs brown until the eggs begin to set. Transfer the pan to the oven, and allow the frittata to cook 10 minutes, or until golden on top. Add a generous layer of shredded fontina to the frittata and leave in oven another 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and begins to bubble and brown. Serve frittata wedges directly from the skillet with a pie server.
HAM AND FONTINA SANDWICH
Make this delicious ham and fontina sandwich with all the leftover ham you have from the holidays.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Yield Makes 1 sandwich
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spread 1 teaspoon mustard on one side of each slice of bread. Top one of the slices with watercress, cheese, and ham. Top with remaining slice of bread, mustard side down, to form a sandwich.
WILLIAM-SONOMA'S GRILLED FONTINA SANDWICHES WITH PROSCIUTTO AND
This is a sophisticated version of the classic grilled cheese sandwich. Italian fontina is a creamy, mild cheese with fine melting qualities. A Swiss-type cheese, such as Gruyère or Emmentaler, would also be good.
Provided by KellyMac6
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 22m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- First, clarify the butter: Melt the butter in a small, heavy saucepan over very low heat, watching carefully so it does not burn. Remove from the heat and let stand briefly.
- Using a spoon, skim off and discard the foam from the surface.
- Carefully pour off the clear yellow liquid into a bowl.
- Discard the milky solids left behind in the pan.
- Lay 6 slices of the bread on a work surface and top evenly with the cheese, 1 slice of prosciutto and the pear slices. Top with the remaining bread.
- Brush a wide sauté pan or stovetop grill pan generously with the clarified butter and warm over medium heat.
- When it is hot, place as many sandwiches as will fit in the pan without crowding and weight them down with a pan lid.
- Cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 4 minutes.
- Adding more butter as needed, carefully flip the sandwiches, replace the lid, and cook on the other side until golden brown, about 4 minutes more. The cheese will have melted.
- Remove the sandwiches from the pan and keep warm.
- Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
- Cut each sandwich in half and serve warm.
FILLED FOCACCIA WITH HAM AND MELTED FONTINA
A Delia Smith creation that she describes as a 'hot, home-made sandwich'. I love everything to do with hot cheese and this is no exception. The focaccia dough is made in a bread machine, stuffed and then baked. Any number of fillings would be great here. Use your imagination--mushrooms, artichokes, salami, bacon--the possibilities are endless!
Provided by Noo8820
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h30m
Yield 1 focaccia
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pop the ingredients for the dough into a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Set to dough and start.
- Towards the end of the time, prepare the filling by slicing the cheese thinly and separating the slices of ham.
- When the dough is ready, remove from the machine, turn it out onto a lightly foured surface, divide it into two and then roll out one half to form a rough rounded rectangle approx 28 x 20cm.
- Place the rolled out dough onto a baking tray or pizza stone and arrange the slices of ham on top, making sure that they go right up the edges. Follow this with the cheese, then scatter the sage and season well with the pepper. Roll out the remaining dough, lay it on the top of the other half and pinch the edges together to completely enclose the filling. Cover with a clean cloth and leave to puff up for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to Gas 6/400/200 degrees. When the dough is ready, make about 15 little dimples in it with your finger and press in the sprigs of rosemary. Finally drizzle over the olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the dough is crisp and golden.
- Serve straight from the oven, cut into wedges or squares.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your sandwich will taste. Look for fresh, locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible.
- Choose the right bread. The bread you use can make or break your sandwich. For a classic ham and fontina sandwich, a good quality sourdough or baguette is a great choice.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a ham and fontina sandwich. Feel free to get creative and add your own personal touch. For example, you could try adding a fried egg, some avocado, or a drizzle of honey mustard.
Conclusion:
The ham and fontina sandwich is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and satisfying. With just a few high-quality ingredients, you can make a sandwich that will please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, give the ham and fontina sandwich a try.
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