Grilled Pesto, Ham and Provolone Sandwiches

Name: Grilled Pesto, Ham and Provolone Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 4 teaspoons prepared pesto; 8 slices sourdough bread; 8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham; 1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves; 4 pickled sweet cherry peppers, chopped; 1 plum tomato, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese; 2 tablespoons butter, softened

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By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Oct. 21, 2022

These Italian-style sandwiches are loaded with zesty flavors. To lighten them a little, use fat-free mayo. We serve them with minestrone or a crisp salad. —Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

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Grilled Pesto, Ham and Provolone Sandwiches

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Yield:4 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:5 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 teaspoons prepared pesto
8 slices sourdough bread
8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves
4 pickled sweet cherry peppers, chopped
1 plum tomato, thinly sliced
3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened

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Directions

1
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and pesto; spread over 4 slices of bread. Layer with ham, basil, peppers, tomato and cheese. Top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.

2
Using a large cast-iron skillet or electric griddle, toast sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes on each side.