Ham, Gruyere and Apple Panini

Name: Ham, Gruyere and Apple Panini
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H12M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H27M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves; 8 (1/2-inch) thick slices country-style white bread; 1/2 cup whole-grain mustard; 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Gruyere; 8 slices (8-ounces) Black Forest ham

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Level: Easy
Total: 27 min

Prep: 12 min
Inactive: 5 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 27 min

Prep: 12 min
Inactive: 5 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

8 (1/2-inch) thick slices country-style white bread

1/2 cup whole-grain mustard

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Gruyere

8 slices (8-ounces) Black Forest ham

Directions

Special equipment:

a panini press

In a 12-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apple slices and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are slightly soft, about 4 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.
Preheat a panini press. Spread each bread slice with 1 tablespoon mustard. Arrange 1/4 cup of cheese on each of 4 bread slices and top with 2 slices of ham. Divide the apple mixture evenly on top of the ham. Add the remaining cheese and cover with the remaining 4 bread slices. Grill in the panini press until the cheese has melted and the tops are golden and crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes.