Ham, Gruyere and Apple Panini
- Level: Easy
- Total: 27 min
- Prep: 12 min
- Inactive: 5 min
- Cook: 10 min
- 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
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.
