Ham, Salami and Cheese Panini
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon brandy
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 ounces salami or mortadella, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/2 pound sliced ham
- Four 6-inch-long baguette rolls or one 2-foot-long baguette, halved lengthwise and cut into 4 pieces
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, brandy and cayenne.
- In another small bowl, toss the salami with the cheese.
- Divide the ham slices into 4 stacks.
- Scatter the salami and cheese in the center of the ham; fold in the sides so the ham is in thirds.
- Brush both cut sides of the baguettes with the mayonnaise sauce.
- Top with the ham rolls and close the panini.
- Set a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over moderately high heat.
- Arrange the panini in the skillet and weight them down with a smaller pan.
- Cook the panini until the outside is crisp and the filling is heated through, 3 minutes per side.
- Cut the panini in half and serve at once.
mayonnaise, ketchup, brandy, cayenne pepper, mortadella, cheese, ham, rolls
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/ham-salami-and-cheese-panini (may not work)