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.

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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.

Ruth Cathcart
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I loved this panini! The ham and cheese were perfectly melted and the bread was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mark Sarkisov
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This panini was delicious! The ham and cheese were melted together perfectly and the bread was crispy. I would definitely make this again.


Kenson Coutou
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I made this panini for lunch today and it was amazing! The ham and cheese were melted together perfectly and the bread was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Wesley Stone
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This panini was easy to make and so delicious! The ham and cheese were melted together perfectly and the bread was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


mdfuad morol
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I loved this panini! The ham and cheese were perfectly melted and the bread was crispy. I would definitely make this again.


Grevon Tyler
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This panini was delicious! The ham and cheese were melted together perfectly and the bread was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Miguel Cervantes
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I followed the recipe exactly and the panini turned out perfectly. The bread was crispy, the cheese was melted, and the ham was juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Riley Madison
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This panini was easy to make and tasted great. I used sourdough bread and it was the perfect choice. The cheese was melted and gooey and the ham was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Luv Heu
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I made this panini for lunch today and it was delicious! The combination of ham, cheddar, and dijon mustard is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Kyrie Mokoena
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This smoked cheddar ham panini was a hit! The ham was juicy and flavorful, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the bread was perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making this again.