This panini doesn’t call for too many ingredients, but each one packs a big punch of flavor. This is one of my favorite combinations, especially for fall: ham, gruyere cheese, apples and a great quality mustard. It hits every note of salty, sweet, savory and tart. The thyme brings everything together in a really lovely way.

If you don’t have a panini press, simply use a grill pan or cast iron, and use a spatula or a plate to press it down while cooking!

Ham, Gruyere And Apple Panini

Serves: 

4 people

Cooking Level: Beginner

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Inactive Time

Total Time

20 minutes

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
• 1/3 cup Dario Cecchini Tuscan Mustard, or whole grain mustard
• 2 cups 8 ounces shredded Gruyere
• 8 slices 8-ounces Black Forest ham

INSTRUCTIONS:

• 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.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1254mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 729mg | Iron: 3mg

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