Colby, Jack and Ham Panini

A sweet and savory grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Recipe by Chef John Esser.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/4 cup of apricot jam
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
8 slices marbled rye bread
8 slices Wisconsin Colby Jack Cheese
8 slices deli ham
1/4 cup red onions, sliced
Spray olive oil

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine jam and mustard and spread evenly on four slices of the bread.
2. Top each of these slices with one slice of Colby Jack, two slices of ham, 1/4 of the onions and one more slice of Colby Jack.
3. Close the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread and spray lightly on both sides with the spray oil.
4. Place in a hot panini grill for one minute. Sandwich can also be grilled in a non-stick fry pan if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.