Ham N Cheese Wedges Recipes

HAM AND CHEESE BUNS

Steps:

• For the dough: Warm the milk and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan over low heat until it is about 100 degrees F (but no more than 110 degrees). Remove the saucepan from the heat, and sprinkle the yeast over the liquid. Sprinkle a pinch of the sugar over the top, and set aside without stirring until foamy, about 5 minutes. Then whisk in the butter and egg yolk.
• Whisk together the flour, remaining sugar and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center, and stir in the yeast mixture with a wooden spoon until you've made a thick, slightly sticky dough. Turn the dough onto a floured work surface, and knead until soft and elastic, about 6 minutes. Shape the dough into a ball.
• Brush the inside of a large bowl with butter. Put the dough ball in the buttered bowl, turning to coat lightly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, trace a circle the size of the dough ball on the plastic and note the time. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Turn the dough out of the bowl, and knead briefly to release excess air; re-form the dough into a ball, and return it to the bowl. Lightly butter a large piece of plastic wrap, and lay it on the dough. Cover the entire bowl tightly with the rest of the plastic, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight to let the dough proof.
• For the filling: Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and just beginning to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the leeks with the flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and toasted, about 1 minute. Whisk in the wine and 1/4 cup water, and let the mixture thicken, whisking constantly, about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the Gruyere, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Transfer the filling to a medium bowl, and let cool completely. (The filling will firm up a bit, but if it's too warm, it will be difficult to form the rolls.)
• For the rolls: Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with the 2 tablespoons softened butter. Turn the dough onto a floured work surface, and press it flat. Roll it into a 10-by-18-inch rectangle, with 1 long edge facing you. Spread the cooled filling evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border on the side opposite you. Sprinkle the ham over the filling. Starting from the side facing you, roll the dough up into a tight roll. Lightly brush the 1-inch border with water, and continue rolling to seal the roll. Fold the ends in just a bit, and if any spots look thicker than others, even out the roll with your hands.
• Cut the roll every 1 1/2 inches with a serrated knife, to make 12 pinwheel slices. Place the slices flat in the prepared pan (put the end pieces cut-side up), spacing them 1 inch apart. Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap. Set in a warm place to rise until the slices double in size with no gaps in between, 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.
• Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Bake the buns until they're golden brown and the tops spring back when pressed lightly, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

CHEESE WEDGES

Steps:

• Cut cheese into 1/2-in. slices; cut each slice in half diagonally. In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and red pepper flakes if desired. In another bowl, beat egg. Dip cheese triangles into egg, then in crumb mixture., Place on a greased baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until browned and cheese begins to melt. Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.

HAM 'N' CHEESE WEDGES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in 1 cup cheese and the ham. Spread in a greased 10-in. quiche dish or pie plate. Brush with butter; sprinkle with sesame seeds. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.

HAM-SWISS OR SALAMI-CHEDDAR WEDGES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Pastry: combine flour and butter in a food processor fitted with a metal blade- pulse until evenly blended.
• Or cut in butter with a pastry blender.
• Add cottage cheese and process (or stir) until dough forms a moist ball.
• Divide dough in half and chill while preparing filling.
• Filling: Mix ham, cheese, celery, green onions, flour and spices.
• On a lightly floured board, roll out half of the dough to form an 11 or 12 inch circle.
• Set on a greased baking sheet.
• Spread filling evenly to within 1 inch of edges.
• Lightly beat egg white and brush outer edges of dough.
• Roll out remaining dough to same size and top the pastry round with the filling with this round.
• Press edges firmly together and flute or crimp.
• Can be assembled ahead to this point.
• Just before baking, brush top and edges with the lightly beaten, reserved egg yolk.
• Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
• Loosen from pan with a metal spatula and slide onto serving plate.
• Cut into slim wedges; serve hot or warm.
• Note: to make Salami-Cheddar filling instead, substitute chopped salami and shredded cheddar cheese for the ham and Swiss and increase the amount of green onion to 1/2 cup.

HAM 'N' CHEESE WEDGES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients; mix well. Stir in 1 cup cheese and the ham. Spread in a greased 10-in. quiche dish or pie plate. Brush with butter; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.

HAM AND MOZZARELLA SANDWICH WEDGES

Steps:

• Cut bread in half horizontally to make 2 layers.
• Spread cut sides with sandwich spread.
• On bottom half, layer ham, onion, cheese and lettuce.
• Cover with top half of bread.
• Cut into 6 wedges and serve.