What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Food Whisperer: Havarti Habanero Handful! You’re probably thinking, “Not another grilled cheese sandwich!” Anyone who knows me understands I can’t leave well enough alone. So…when I came across this “heated” rich, semi-soft version of havarti cheese, I knew I had to have it. Habaneros, as you may recall, are like dynamite in your mouth. The cheese itself is creamy and mild which makes it a perfect match for the testy habanero pepper, or orange lantern as some people call them. When layered with cherrywood smoked ham and grilled artisan bread, the end result is nothing short of Fire and Ice. Are you up for the challenge?
HAVARTI HABANERO HANDFUL
Ingredients:
4 thick slices of artisan bread
3 tablespoons butter
8 ounces cherrywood smoked ham, deli sliced
4 ounces havarti habanero cheese, sliced
Instructions:
Preheat an iron skillet over medium low heat. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place two slices in skillet, buttered side down. Divide cherrywood smoked ham between them. Replace tops, buttered side up. Heat sandwiches until bread is lightly browned, then carefully flip over. Layer havarti habanero cheese over toasted tops of sandwiches. Reduce heat to low setting. Place a glass lid over the pan so the cheese will melt as the bottoms turn golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately.
Minus ham, this is perfect for me!
Joanna
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It’s good either way. 😍🍃🧀🌶
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Great and not to complicated 🙂 Love it !
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Makes a quick lunch if you’re short on time. 😋🍃
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Habaneros are usually too hot for me but a habanero cheese, hmmm 🙂
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I found an authentic Mexican restaurant that makes their own habanero sauce. Yummy! 🍃🌶
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I would probably love that too!
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This looks so easy. I’m making your recipe for the pineapple pork tenderloin this weekend. Looking forward to it.
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Always a winner, in my opinion. Thanks for sharing, Chris. 😋🍁🍍
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Looks sooo good 🤤🤤🤤🤤
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The cheese really makes it tasty. 🧀🍃🌶
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The more the cheese the better 🤤😁
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Hey, that’s my husband’s motto. 🤣
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😁😅👍
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Cheese and hot peppers! Always a great combination.
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I agree. Keeps things from tasting bland. 😜🍃🌶
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I love such melted cheese dishes. And the combo with the hot peppers sounds very good!
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Sandwiches are a comfort for the tummy. 🍃🧀🌶
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They are!!!
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Uh . . is there a Hall of Fame for food bloggers? Because I have a vote if there is . . .
Al Pacino might say, this dish is on FIAAAHHH!!!
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That’s because Al is the “Devil’s Advocate”, I’m told. 🔥
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Hooooooo YA!
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I haven’t bought havarti cheese in ages. Thanks for the reminder.
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Its buttery aroma is divine and melts perfectly for fondues, sauces, and grilled sammies. 🍂🧀
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Wow…Gail minus ham and of course vegan cheese for me, but this particular meal, looks fantastic!!
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It’s definitely doable. 😜🍃
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Who dares to disparage a grilled cheese sammie? A pox on them!!
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My heart. 💜🍃🧀
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❤
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