Creamy Ham and Cheese Panini

This recipe features a warm and toasty ham and cheese panini with a rich and creamy garlic herb spread. The garlic herb spread is made with tangy cream cheese, aromatic garlic, and fragrant herbs for a decadent and flavorful addition to this classic sandwich.

Ingredients

• 4 slices of bread (white or whole wheat, your choice)
• 4 oz thinly sliced deli ham
• 4 slices of your favorite cheese (such as Swiss or cheddar)
• 2 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp butter, softened

Instructions

1. Preheat a panini press, pan, or grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the garlic herb spread.
3. Spread a generous amount of the garlic herb spread onto each slice of bread.
4. Layer the thinly sliced ham and cheese onto two slices of bread, then top with the remaining slices of bread.
5. Spread the softened butter onto the outside of each sandwich.
6. Grill the sandwiches on the panini press, pan, or grill for 3-4 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
7. Slice each sandwich in half and serve hot as is or with a side of your favorite soup or salad.

This Creamy Ham and Cheese Panini is a perfect lunchtime treat and is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Make sure to indulge in the warm, melted cheese with every bite! Let me know if you have any questions or if you would like any further modifications to the recipe.