Smoked Ham, Cheddar & Pear Panini

Name: Smoked Ham, Cheddar & Pear Panini
Ingredients: 8 thick slices multigrain bread; ½ cup (115 g) whole-grain mustard; ½ lb (225 g) thinly sliced smoked ham; 1 firm but ripe Bartlett pear, peeled, cored and cut into slices about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick; ½ lb (225 g) Cheddar cheese, thinly sliced; Olive oil for brushing

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Williams Sonoma Breakfast & Brunch

By Williams Sonoma

Published 2024

About

This elevated grilled cheese sandwich includes salty-smoky ham and thin slices of ripe pear to add just a touch of sweetness. Thin apple slices or even a smear of fruit chutney can stand in for the pear. For a vegetarian version, simply leave out the ham.

Ingredients

8 thick slices multigrain bread
½ cup (115 g) whole-grain mustard

Breakfast
Brunch
Sandwich

Method

Spread the bread slices on one side with the mustard. Divide the ham among 4 of the slices. Top with the pear slices and then with the cheese. Top with the remaining bread slices, mustard side down.

Heat a large grill pan or heavy frying pan over medium-high heat. Brush the outsides of the sandwiches with oil. When the pan is hot, place 2 sandwiches in the center. Set another heavy pan