2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, sliced
fine sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 slices country bread
2 tablespoons butter
2 slices Gruyère or Emmental cheese
2 slices Black Forest Ham
Warm oil in a skillet set over medium heat. Add onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Preheat a panini press or cast-iron skillet at medium-high heat.
Spread each slice of bread with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Top each slice of bread with caramelized onion. Lay over with cheese and ham. Press together and spread the outside with remaining butter. Grill sandwich until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Yield: 1 sandwich.
- Recipe courtesy of Joseph Erdos