Food Network: Winning Deviled Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Winning Deviled Ham and Cheese Sandwich

8 slices white bread
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 slices pepper jack cheese
2 cups Winning Deviled Ham, recipe follows

Butter each slice of bread on 1 side. Put 4 slices of bread, butter side down, into a large skillet. Top with a slice of cheese and 1/2 cup deviled ham. Place another slice of bread, butter-side up, onto each sandwich. Cover the skillet, put it on medium heat, and cook until the bottoms are nicely browned, about 5 minutes. Turn the sandwiches over and cook until the bottoms are browned, about 3 minutes. Serve while hot.

Winning Deviled Ham (Recipe courtesy Sam Garruto):
1 pound smoked ham, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup prepared mustard
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon mustard powder
Salt
Pepper

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Use as a sandwich filling or spread on crackers for a snack.

Yield: 2 1/2 cups

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

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