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Broccoli Ham Cheddar Panini

Cooking Classy
Sherri at MadeFromPinterest.net put country dijon mustard on sliced white bread and cooked it in a panini press.
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices Double Fiber Bread or Whole Wheat Bread
  • 1.5 oz Medium Cheddar Cheese grated (about 1/3 cup packed)
  • 1/2 oz Parmesan Cheese finely grated (about 2 Tbsp)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped quality ham*
  • 6 small broccoli florets steamed then diced into small pieces**
  • 1/8 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil divided

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine grated Cheddar Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, ham, steamed broccoli, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
  • Layer mixture over one slice of bread then top with additional slice of bread gently pressing down.
  • Heat a non-stick fry pan over medium low heat then drizzle 1/2 Tbsp olive oil into pan and tilt pan back and forth to evenly coat, immediately place sandwich in pan (I don't preheat the oil because the outside would darken before the inside cooks through), cover pan with lid and cook 2 - 3 minutes until bottom becomes golden brown.
  • Carefully lift sandwich out of pan with a spatula then add remaining 1/2 Tbsp olive oil to pan and tilt to coat. Carefully flip sandwich returning to pan, cover pan with lid, and cook opposite side until bottom is golden brown and cheese has melted about 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Serve warm.
  • *Note from Cooking Classy - I put quality ham because I used leftover spiral sliced ham that I had placed in the food processor then processed several seconds until chopped into very small pieces (I always do this with leftover ham and freeze it. It's great for salads, sandwiches, eggs and many other entrees. This recipe is a great use for that leftover spiral sliced ham this upcoming Easter). If you don't happen to have left over ham you could also use deli ham, diced into pieces.
  • **Note from Cooking Classy - I use a simple steaming method, I place 1/4 cup water in a microwave safe bowl then add broccoli florets. Microwave on HIGH power 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes until tender, then drain water and dice into smaller pieces.
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