Artichoke Pesto and Black Forest Ham Baguette Sandwich

Name: Artichoke Pesto and Black Forest Ham Baguette Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Baguette, Sliced Lengthwise, 1 Loaf; Artichoke Hearts, Marinated & Drained, ½ Cup; Chopped Walnuts, 2 Tablespoons; Garlic, Peeled, 2 Cloves; Parmesan Cheese, Finely Grated, 2 Tablespoons; Baby Spinach, ¾ Cup; Olive Oil, ⅓ Cup; Kosher Salt, to Taste; Kretschmar Black Forest Ham, 10 Ounces; Kretschmar Colby Jack Cheese, 5 Ounces

Total Time:

20 mins

Skill Level:

Beginner

Servings:

4 Servings

The savory and unique smoky flavor of Kretschmar Black Forest Ham balances well with sharp, earthy artichoke, spinach and walnut pesto. Laye… View More

The savory and unique smoky flavor of Kretschmar Black Forest Ham balances well with sharp, earthy artichoke, spinach and walnut pesto. Layer these ingredients together on a crusty baguette with Kretschmar Colby Jack for a sandwich that feels straight off the menu of your favorite gourmet deli.

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Artichoke Pesto and Black Forest Ham Baguette Sandwich

Total Time:

20 mins

Skill Level:

Beginner

Servings:

4 Servings

Ingredients

Black Forest Ham with Natural Juices

1 Loaf Baguette, Sliced Lengthwise1 Loaf
½ Cup Artichoke Hearts, Marinated & Drained½ Cup
2 Tbsps. Chopped Walnuts2 Tbsps.
2 Cloves Garlic, Peeled2 Cloves
2 Tbsps. Parmesan Cheese, Finely Grated2 Tbsps.
¾ Cup Baby Spinach¾ Cup
⅓ Cup Olive Oil⅓ Cup
to Taste Kosher Salt to Taste
10 Ounces Kretschmar Black Forest Ham10 Ounces
5 Ounces Kretschmar Colby Jack Cheese5 Ounces

Instructions

PREHEAT oven to 400°F and place baguette slices cut-side-down on rimmed baking sheet.
BAKE until lightly toasted, about 8 to 10 minutes.
BLEND artichoke, walnuts, garlic, Parmesan, spinach and oil in small food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds. Season with salt, to taste.
SPREAD artichoke mixture on cut sides of baguette.
LAYER Kretschmar Black Forest Ham and Kretschmar Colby Jack Cheese over artichoke mixture and top with remaining baguette slices.
CUT sandwich crosswise into 4 equal pieces. Serve and enjoy.

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