Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
7 unit

turkey ham

coarsely chopped

3 tbsp

mayonnaise

4 slice

fresh pineapple

diced

1 tsp

sugar

to taste

8 slice

whole wheat bread

thinly sliced

13 slice

bread and butter pickles

0.5 unit

onion

thinly sliced

8 unit

taleggio cheese

rind cut off, thinly sliced

1 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

for brushing

Step 1
~2 min

Combine chopped turkey ham and mayonnaise in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 2
~2 min

Dice or coarsely chop fresh pineapple; if using fresh pineapple, toss with sugar to taste in a separate bowl.

Step 3
~2 min

Lay out bread slices. Spread pineapple on 4 slices.

Step 4
~2 min

On the remaining 4 bread slices, layer pickles, turkey ham salad mixture, sliced onion, and Taleggio cheese.

Step 5
~2 min

Carefully top the ham and cheese slices with the pineapple-topped bread slices to form sandwiches; press together tightly.

Step 6
~2 min

Brush each side of the sandwiches lightly with olive oil.

Step 7
~2 min

Heat a heavy nonstick skillet or panini press over medium-high heat.

Step 8
~2 min

Place the sandwiches in the pan, browning and pressing until the first side is crisp and golden, and the cheese begins to melt.

Step 9
~2 min

Turn sandwiches and cook the second side, pressing as they brown.

Step 10
~2 min

Once the sandwiches are crisp and lightly browned on both sides, and the cheese is melted, remove from the pan.

Step 11
~2 min

Cut the sandwiches in halves and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a panini press for even browning.

Ensure cheese is melty for best texture.

Adjust sugar on pineapple based on sweetness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Ingredients can be prepped ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with potato chips.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Potato salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

American

Cultural Significance

Nostalgic comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Quick Meal
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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