Ham and Cheese Panini with Homemade Spicy Mustard

This is a grilled cheese for grownups!  Ham and Cheese Panini with a Homemade Spicy Mustard.  Making mustard at home is super easy and you get to choose the flavors.  I added horseradish for an extra kick!

hand pulling piece of sandwich with melted stretchy cheese

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Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich

This classic ham and cheese is grilled until crisp on the outside and ooey-gooey on the inside.  The Spicy Mustard brings tons of flavor and clears your sinuses!  I’m not gonna lie . . . this will have your ears burning just a little.  I like it that way.

If you have timid taste buds, this sandwich can be made with regular mustard.  Or honey mustard would be fantastic too!

Check out this recipe for Homemade Honey & Thyme Mustard.

clear glass jar filled with mustard

Once you make the Spicy Mustard it is time to get started on the sandwich.

ingredients on white cutting board

I use my favorite sandwich buns, sliced ham and sliced cheddar cheese.  And remember, a little bit of Spicy Mustard goes a long way.

ham and cheese sandwich before being heated

I use a burger press to create a toasted panini style sandwich.  If you don’t own a burger press you can place foil on top of the sandwich and a heavy pot on top of the foil.  Or go old school and use a brick wrapped with foil.

sandwich being pressed onto hot pan

Cozy up with this Spicy Ham and Cheese Panini and a bowl of hearty soup.  This will definitely take the chill off this winter!

two halves of ham and cheese sandwich

ham and cheese sandwich before being heated

Ham and Cheese Panini with Spicy Mustard

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

This is a grilled cheese for grownups!  Ham and Cheese Panini with a Homemade Spicy Mustard.  Making mustard at home is super easy and you get to choose the flavors.  I added horseradish for an extra kick!

Ingredients

Mustard

  • 1/4 Cup Dried Yellow Mustard Seeds
  • 1/4 Cup Filtered Water
  • 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Tumeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon Prepared Horseradish
  • 1 Tablespoon White Sugar

Ham & Cheese Panini

  • 1 Soft Sandwich Bun
  • 2 Thick Slices Ham
  • 2 Slices Medium Cheddar Cheese
  • Spicy Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Butter

Instructions

Mustard

  1. Soak mustard seeds, water and vinegar in a jar overnight (refrigerated). Add the remaining mustard ingredients and puree until smooth. Store in refrigerator in an air tight jar. Use within 2 weeks. This yields approximately 1 cup.

Ham & Cheese Panini

  1. Spread mustard on inside of sandwich bun. Fill bun with ham and cheese. Heat cast iron skillet and burger press over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Melt butter and place sandwich into skillet. Place burger press on top and apply pressure to flatten into a panini style sandwich. Cook 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Flip sandwich and repeat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Yield 1 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 697Total Fat 34gSaturated Fat 15gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 152mgSodium 3303mgCarbohydrates 47gFiber 5gSugar 15gProtein 50g

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  1. Wow. This is really some leveled-up grilled cheese sandwich you’ve got here. I love the touch of spicy mustard too. Thanks for sharing this sandwich recipe.