Apple, Ham & Oka Grilled Cheese for Lunch Box

A hot lunch, reinvented! This gourmet panini combines the creamy richness of Oka cheese with the sweetness of apples and the smoky taste of ham.

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15 min
4
10 min

  • Ingredients

    • 8 slices rustic or artisanal bread
    • 200g Oka cheese
    • 200g sliced ham
    • 1 Gala or Honeycrisp apple
    • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 2 tsp honey (optional)

  • Preparation

    1. Thinly slice the apple and Oka cheese.
    2. Lightly butter the outside of the bread slices.
    3. Assemble by layering ham, apple, and cheese.
    4. Add a thin layer of honey if desired.
    5. Grill in a panini press until golden and the cheese is melted.
    6. Let cool and cut in half.
    7. Place the panini halves in containers.
    8. Add a portion of grapes or other fresh fruit.

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Notes and tips

Prepare the day before and reheat for 30 seconds in the microwave.
Also excellent cold.
The apples prevent the bread from getting soggy.