This Ham and Cheese Panini is an adult version of the all American childhood favorite.
A Panini maker automatically turns an ordinary sandwich into a delicious meal fit for both adults and kids. Take a ham and cheese sandwich for example, layered ham and grated cheese in between two pieces of sourdough bread spread with spicy mustard then grilled to perfection and served with a simple arugula salad. I don’t know about you but that makes me salivate. Many of us associate grilled cheese with our childhood memories and this is a great way to reminisce over dinner.
Making a grilled cheese Panini is a great way to utilize leftover cheese, cold cuts and any other condiments you might have in the fridge. You can always find little blocks of cheddar or Monterey Jack in my house. The secret to that gooey melted inside is to grate the cheese first then pile it high onto your favorite bread. Usually I add tangy Italian marinated red bell peppers as well but this time I wanted to keep it simple.
This will make a good appetizer for any party as well. Instead of cutting the sandwich in half cut lengthwise to create long finger friendly bites. Another idea is to allow the Panini to cool and turn it into grilled cheese croutons to top your soup or salad and even pack into your child’s snackbox for school.
No matter how you choose to have it, it’s pretty delicious. Enjoy.
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Serves: 2
- 4 slices sourdough bread (or any other panini type hearty bread)
- 6 slices good quality deli ham slices
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
- ½ tbsp spicy mustard
- olive oil
- In a large skillet sear ham slices about two minute on each side. You want to get the ham slightly crispy.
- Spread mustard generously over the bread. Arrange ham, then top evenly with grated cheese. Cover with the second bread slice. Brush with a little olive oil over the top.
- Place the sandwiches on the preheated panini press, close the lid, and cook until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted, about 4 minutes. Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and cut in half.
Be sure to check out other wonderful cheesy panini recipes.
This grilled cheese look mega delicious! You’re so right – ham and cheese are the best combo for a grilled panini! I love all that oozy Cheddar! Yummy recipe, Kathy! 😀
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All. That. Gooey. Cheese.
Heaven!
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I agree Nagi, Heaven!
I love grown-up cheese toasties. I like the throw in some caramelised onions too.
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Love that you’re calling it grown up 😉 It’s awesome being a grown up.
Is it bad that I’m mad they haven’t invented a way for me to go through my PC screen and take something? Because if they did I would so take this sandwich.. delish girl.
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I feel the same way sometimes. 🙂 Thanks darling
I don’t have a panini maker, and I’m allergic to bread, ham and cheese. Can you think of another way to make this recipe so I can enjoy it? APRIL FOOLS! Haha! Just kidding, just kidding. This panini looks delicious! Just look at that melty cheese. Great way to use leftover ham too. Pretty pictures too Kathy, no foolin! : )
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Noooooo, allergic?!!!! Hahaha, can you imagine? That would be horrible. Thanks Natalie. 🙂
OMG. Looks like a perfect sandwich. I could do it with an egg for breakfast, too! Yums.
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Sounds perfect with an egg. Breakfast for dinner?
There’s not much better than a nice hot sandwich full of cheese. I love this, Kathy!
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Especially with a soup or salad on the side. 🙂
This looks like the ultimate sandwich! Look at all that ooey gooey cheese! Looks incredible, Kathy!
Thank you Kelly.
This panini looks fantastic, Kathy! That melty cheese is just calling my name!
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My favorite part is that melty cheese Gayle. 🙂
Mouth watering photos as usual! I love the idea of the sandwiches cut lengthwise for party food! Delicious panini, Kathy!!
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Wow this looks wonderful!! Panini makers are the best!
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This looks so cheesy and insanely good, Kathy! I need a panini press. 🙂
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Thank you Marcie. A panini press is definitely a good kitchen tool to have but you can make it in a skillet as well using another pan to press on top.
I use a Geoege foreman grill as i dont have a panini presss it works well
Oh my… Little bit of drool on my iPad screen. Lol! We really need to figure out the scratch & sniff computer and that beam me up thing. I want in on all that delicious gooey cheese. Mmmm
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hahaha, love it. Thanks friend
You can’t beat a perfectly good grilled ham & cheese…. ahhh this one looks FANTASTIC… That CHEESE! 🙂
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Nice, that looks like a super solid sandwich! Panini presses do indeed turn the ordinary into the extra delicious.
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