Smoked Ham, Roasted Radicchio, And Cheese Panini

Name: Smoked Ham, Roasted Radicchio, And Cheese Panini
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 1 head radicchio, cut through the core into 8 wedges; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Four 1/2-inch slices ciabatta or other good crusty bread; 6 thin slices smoked ham; 2 to 3 ounces assertive cheese, such as Gorgonzola or Camembert, crumbled or thinly sliced

By Scott Conant

March 10, 2011

Smoked Ham, Roasted Radicchio, And Cheese PaniniCookbook cover image courtesy of Random House

Why settle for plain old ham and cheese when you can easily make this panini? You will have some roasted radicchio left over, which is fine since it makes a nice addition to a green salad and will keep a few days in the refrigerator.

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