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We just had this tonight, and it was a total success with every person. I can't even think of one other meal that has done that, except cold cereal. It was super easy and quick to put together and seasonal. Loved it, recommend it.

Pressed Ham +Pear Sandwiches

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INGREDIENTS

• 8 slices marbled-rye bread (1/2 inch thick)
• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or butter
• 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, very thinly sliced
• 4 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
• 2 cups baby arugula or spinach
• 1 Bosc pear, thinly sliced in rounds
• Ground pepper

• Optional: extra avocado and red onion

DIRECTIONS

1. Brush one side of each bread slice with oil; spread mustard on other side. Layer half the cheese on mustard side of 4 bread slices and top with ham, avocado, red onion, arugula, pear, a sprinkle of pepper, and remaining cheese. Sandwich with remaining bread slices, mustard side down.
   
2. Heat a large skillet over medium. Working in batches if necessary, place sandwiches in skillet and weight with another skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook sandwiches, pressing down firmly with skillet, until bread is golden and cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes per side, flipping once. Serve warm.

We served it with roasted rosemary potato wedges, a bowl of the extra pear rounds, and carrots & sour cream dip. Total kid + man + woman pleaser!

Cook's Note: Fontina cheese and sliced turkey are another good combo to try in this sandwich. Kissinger's Note: Last Christmas, we got a panini press. Best thing ever, highly recommend.

{Martha, it's you.}