Photo: Hoisin Ham 'n' Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 scallions, sliced very thinly
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 thin slices ham
- 8 slices Jewish rye bread (or whatever bread you like)
- 1 green apple, cored and sliced thinly
- Mayonnaise, for coating
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix the cheese, hoisin, cilantro, sesame oil, scallions, and freshly ground pepper (to your liking). Mix with a spatula until well combined. Taste for seasoning, and avoid the temptation to eat the whole bowl as is.
To make a sandwich, warm a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Then, lay 2 slices of ham on the bread. Place a layer of apple slices over the ham, and then spoon about 1/2 cup of the filling on one side of the bread, making sure it's evenly spread. Cover with the other slice of bread.
Coat the top slice of bread with a very thin coating of mayonnaise, about 1 teaspoon.
Place the sandwich in the skillet, mayonnaise-coated side down. Weigh down with another small cast iron skillet, if you have one. After 45 seconds, slather the uncoated side of the sandwich with a similarly thin layer of mayo. Flip. Wait another 30 to 45 seconds and remove to your cutting board. Slice in half. Repeat with the rest of the sandwiches and serve.
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By Paphotogirl
Strasburg, PA
on December 03, 2012
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Oh my GOODNESS was this ever delicious! I read the other ratings and decided to use only 2/3's of the hoisin sauce. But honestly, I could've used more and it would have been every bit as delicious.
By bvy11_12934533
Oxnard, 43
on March 17, 2012
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This is one of the best ham & cheese recipes I have had in a very long time. All the flavors meld together and your taste buds are dancing with pleasure.
Thank you Aarti. You are a delight to watch.
By debbiemiller_11...
Orlando, FL
on August 22, 2011
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I was really uncertain about this one -- the ingredients sounded like one hot mess to me. But, I decided to brave it out and make it just as Aarti instructed. Boy was I glad I did. It was the perfect comfort sandwich with a twist. Now my husband is just plain bored with my formerly "good enough" grilled cheese. The sesame was a nice toasty touch. I've made it with pumpernickel bread, too...and it's equally yummy! My hubsand re-heated leftovers in the toaster oven and work and got dirty looks from the Lean Cuisine crowd waiting for the microwave. His co-workers think he's got the best wife ever. (Of course, that's true!
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