Name: Ham, Brie, and Apple Panini
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/4 cup smoked almonds, chopped fine; 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon table salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 8 slices rustic bread (each 1/2-inch-thick); 8 ounces thinly sliced deli Black Forest ham; 1 Granny Smith apple, cored, halved, and sliced thin; 8 ounces Brie (1 wheel), halved, each half cut into 8 slices

Why This Recipe Works

The combination of smoky ham and almonds, tart apple, and creamy Brie makes for a satisfying dinner sandwich. A heavy Dutch oven turns a stovetop grill pan into a panini press.

Before You Begin

Wrap the bottom of your Dutch oven in aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

Instructions

Combine mayonnaise, almonds, tarragon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and
1/4 teaspoon pepper in bowl. Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly on
1 side of 4 bread slices. Arrange ham, apple, and Brie in even layers over mayonnaise. Top with remaining 4 bread slices.

Heat 12-inch grill pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot, about 1 minute. Place 2 sandwiches in pan, cheese side down, and weigh down with Dutch oven. Cook sandwiches until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to wire rack and repeat with remaining 2 sandwiches. Serve.