Good Ideas: Ham & Cheese Panini Recipe

What is a panini anyway, but a grilled pressed down sandwich.

You can use anything as a filling for a panini, and you don't need a panini press!

Lunch today was ham & cheese. Sounds a bit boring, but trust me, it was anything but.

I used Gruyere cheese, good Italian ham, and I made an orange mustard with 1 tbsp of Dijon mustard and 1 tbsp of orange marmalade (for 2 sandwiches).

Spread some orange mustard on one slice of Italian or French bread and top with ham, and 2 slices of Gruyere (or Swiss).

Add 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil to a cast iron skillet or grill pan.

Place your sandwiches in the pan, and press down with a heavy pot lid!

No panini press needed!

Flip with a spatula and…