Toasted Ham and Cheese Ciabatta

Enjoy your delicious homemade toasted ham and cheese ciabatta with your favourite sides or as a standalone meal. Experiment with different variations and ingredients to customize it to your taste preferences. I've listed a few of my own but recommend the avocado.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings People

Ingredients

1 large ciabatta loaf sliced horizontally
8 slices ham
4 slices cheddar cheese Swiss or provolone)
Dijon mustard optional
mayonnaise optional
olive oil for toasting
greens arugula, spinach, or lettuce
pickles dill pickles or pickled onions
tomatoes sliced
1/2 medium avocado sliced
1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
Fresh herbs basil, thyme

Instructions

If using, spread Dijon mustard or mayonnaise on one or both slices of ciabatta bread.
Dijon mustard, mayonnaise
Layer slices of ham and cheese on one slice of ciabatta.
1 large ciabatta loaf, 8 slices ham, 4 slices cheddar cheese
Add any additional ingredients such as greens, pickles, tomatoes, avocado, red onions or herbs according to preference.
greens, pickles, tomatoes, 1/2 medium avocado, 1/2 medium red onion, Fresh herbs
Top with the remaining slice of ciabatta to form a sandwich.
Heat a frying pan or grill pan over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or olive oil.
olive oil
Place the assembled sandwich in the pan and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.
If using a sandwich press or panini press, preheat according to the manufacturer's instructions and cook the sandwich until toasted and heated through.
Once cooked, remove the sandwich from the pan or press and let it cool slightly before serving.
Slice the Toasted Ham and Cheese Ciabatta in half if desired and serve hot.

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