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."
photo by Debbwl
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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2
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
directions
- 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.
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Reviews
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Great tasting flavor combinations. Used mustard instead of mayo (personal preference), smoked Virginia ham and a local brand of smoked cheddar. Delicious. So happy. -
Mmm! Sweet, savory and smoky. We really liked the mix of flavors in this sandwich. DH said he loved the sweet onions against the smokiness of the cheese. The description said the original recipe called for marbled rye which and all I had was sourdough rye so that is what I used. Also had to use smoked gouda as could not get any smoked cheddar. Both small changes worked very well and would use both again. We really enjoyed this and will definitely make it again. Thanks so much for the post. -
This is so yummy. I used plain white onion. I couldn't find any smoked cheese so I used plain gouda. It's great with the gala apples, ham and onion. mmmmmm Thanks Starrynews :) Made for Holiday tag -
Good sammie! Next time I think I would leave the apples off though and serve them on the side. Made for Holiday tag. -
Wow! This is a salty, sweet great tasting sandwich. I made as posted with the smoked ham, smoked cheddar, gala and real maple syrup. The flavors all complemented each other. I cooked mine on a George Foreman grill. Worked great. I also served it like the other with the leftover apple. Oh, I did peel my apple before cooking. Thanks for posting. Made for TYM game. :)
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Great tasting flavor combinations. Used mustard instead of mayo (personal preference), smoked Virginia ham and a local brand of smoked cheddar. Delicious. So happy.
