Ham N Swiss With A Twist Food

HAM 'N' SWISS ENVELOPES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute ham and onion in oil until onion is tender. Add cheeses; cook 3-4 minutes or until melted. Remove from the heat; set aside. , Unroll crescent dough and separate into 4 rectangles; seal perforations. Place 2 tablespoons ham mixture in the center of each rectangle. Starting with a short side, fold a third of the dough over filling. On the other short side, bring both corners together in the center to form a point. Fold over to resemble an envelope. Pinch seams to seal. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

HAM-AND-SWISS PRETZELS

Steps:

• Mix 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F), the yeast and agave in a bowl. Set aside 5 minutes.
• In a food processor fitted with the dough blade, pulse the whole-wheat flour, 2 cups all-purpose flour and the sea salt. Add 1 egg and the yeast mixture and pulse in 10-second intervals until the dough comes together, about 3 pulses. Turn out onto a floured board. Knead 10 to 12 times, adding up to 3/4 cup more flour if the dough is too sticky. Cut the dough into 4 equal portions; cover with a clean towel.
• On a floured board, roll out one piece of dough into a 14-by-11-inch rectangle, 1/4 inch thick, with a shorter side facing you. Spread 1 tablespoon mustard across the middle of the dough. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Swiss cheese. Fold the bottom third of the dough over the cheese, then sprinkle another 1/4 cup Swiss cheese, 1/3 cup ham and 2 tablespoons chives over the folded part. Fold the top third of the dough over the cheese, ham and chives. Reroll the dough into a 14-by-11-inch rectangle. Cut into seven 11-by-2-inch strips.
• One at a time, pinch the cut long edges of each strip together and roll into a 12-inch rope with your hands. Transfer the rope to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Grab the ends and bring them toward each other, forming a U shape, then cross the left end over the right end to make a pretzel shape. Cross the left end over the right again to make a twist in the middle.
• Repeat with the remaining 3 pieces of dough and the remaining mustard, cheese, ham and chives, spacing the pretzels 3 inches apart. Set aside for 10 to 15 minutes; preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
• Beat the remaining egg in a bowl. Brush the pretzels with the egg; sprinkle with smoked sea salt. Bake until browned, 16 to 18 minutes, checking on the pretzels every 5 minutes to avoid overbaking.

GARLICKY HAM AND SWISS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat and add the minced garlic. Cook to infuse the garlic flavor into the butter and until the butter turns brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain.
• Lay out 4 slices of the bread on a work surface. Layer each with 1 slice of the cheese, some ham and then some of the cornichons. Top with 1 more slice of cheese. Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread and brush with butter until fully coated on both sides.
• Place 2 sandwiches into a medium skillet over medium heat. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the bread is evenly golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip, cover again and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is visibly melted, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. If desired, rub the outside of the toasted bread with the garlic halves to add a little more garlic flavor.

SWISS CHEESE AND HAM MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a 2 to 3 quart sauce pot, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add the flour and stir for 2 minutes.
• Slowly add the milk, whisking to combine.
• Bring to a simmer, add the salt, white pepper and nutmeg.
• Reduce the heat to low and let sauce simmer slowly for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees and, on the stove top, cook the macaroni according to pkg.
• directions, drain and place in a large bowl.
• Remove the sauce from the heat, add the swiss cheese and stir until it melts.
• Combine the sauce, cubed ham and peas with the drained macaroni.
• Pour the macaroni mixture into a 11x8x2" dish.
• Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
• Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

EASY HAM AND SWISS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the egg noodles, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Combine the cream of mushroom soup, white wine, and water in a large bowl. Stir in the cooked egg noodles, ham, and Swiss cheese. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the dry stuffing mix over the dish. Bake uncovered until the casserole is bubbling and browned, about 30 minutes.

GRILLED HAM AND SWISS WITH A TWIST

Steps:

• Cook bacon until crisp or to personal taste.
• Butter the outside of the rye bread and place in skillet with the Kraft Swiss Cheese sandwiched between. Cook until golden brown about 2 minutes per side.
• Open the sandwich up and place the tomato and bacon inside and enjoy a hit from my family.