Sweet & Tangy Ham Panini

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It isn’t all that earth shattering to learn that it is hot here in the South.
Apparently, where I live in South Carolina, we have set records for high temperatures this summer. I am told this is hard to achieve, especially in a geographical area that is famous for being hot. Nevertheless, my family and I continue to find ways to beat the heat. Swimming, lots of indoor movies, visiting the local snow cone stand (yes, we actually have one), and avoiding the use of my oven if at all possible. You know what I have NOT been avoiding? My panini maker.

I got my husband a panini maker for Christmas some years ago and every summer it gets a full workout. Toasty sandwiches are a family staple and even though we make them year round, we can’t seem to get enough when it is hot outside. We are always after something light and the easier the better. That is how this sandwich was born!Some of our favorite brands come together in this one recipe. I was able to purchase all of mine at my local Walmart, but you can find everything at any neighborhood supermarket! A good variety of Pepperidge Farm® Bread is always on our counter and our favorite to use here is the Pepperidge Farm® Whole Grain Oatmeal or Farmhouse® Hearty Oatmeal. Bread can make or break a sandwich, friends! The options with Pepperidge Farm® are so plentiful, it will be a cinch to pick the right one for your family. The fresh baked taste never fails to impress and we always stock up. They loaves are double bagged and this momma, with three forgetful offspring, can use all the help she can get in the kitchen to sandwich with the best! Hillshire Farm® Thin Sliced Honey Ham is one of my secrets to easy meals for my family! There is no wait at the meat counter and the quality is definitely up to my standards! No by-products and no artificial flavors is exactly what I am looking for and because the meat is slow roasted for hours means it has a taste that ALL of us drool over! The convenience of the sealed tubs makes meal time that much easier. I have another secret! Hellmann’s® Real Mayonnaise is pretty much the only kind I buy since it is just that good. It is hard to beat a classic! In this recipe I spread it on the outside of the sandwich, giving the crunchy, toasted bread an extra tangy bite! We actually like it better than butter. So good!Easy cooking and great ingredients guarantee a successful dish! Add in some extra sweet and salty flavors and you have a sandwich that is darn near irresistible! At least that is what my kids call these. Nothing fancy and no complicated steps. Just really good food in a matter of minutes. Exactly what I need whether it is Summer, Winter, and any season in between!Want to keep up with all things happening at Pepperidge Farm®? Follow them on Facebook and Twitter and you won’t miss a thing!

Sweet & Tangy Ham Panini
If you want to add an extra boost of flavor, I highly recommend, swiping on a bit of mustard. It adds an extra zippy bite that goes great with the ham!

Pepperidge Farm® Whole Grain Oatmeal or Farmhouse® Hearty Oatmeal or any other Pepperidge Farm® Bread
Hillshire Farm® Thin Sliced Honey Ham
Hellmann’s® Real Mayonnaise
fresh sliced tomatoes
sliced cheese-mild cheddar or colby jack are perfect
peach or apricot jam
Spread a slice of the bread with peach jam and top with sliced tomato and cheese. On a second slice of bread, generously pile up the ham. Sandwich the two together and evenly spread the outside of the slices with mayo. Toast in a panini maker until desired crispiness. Alternatively, toast on a stove in a cast iron pan, slipping halfway through to toast the other side. Careful, IT’S HOT! Enjoy!