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This sandwich was born of the Civil War and carried over from Grant’s Inauguration in 1873.  With the onset of spring the General would have broken camp and set about scouting for Rebel troops and ways to end to the Civil War.

General Grant could have only dreamed of a sandwich so grand and delicious as he chased Confederate General Robert E. Lee across northern Virginia during the Civil War. No less than ten years separated his term as President of the United States from the devastation of the war and the over abundance of food at his inauguration.

2 slices hearty New York Rye Bread with Seeds
4 oz thinly sliced Smoked Ham
2 slices Wisconsin Aged Brick cheese
2 slices Wisconsin 10yr Aged Cheddar
1-1/2 Tablespoons Honey Mustard
4 Granny Smith slices – peeled
2 slices 1/8” thick red onion

Preheat Panini Grill and spray irons so sandwich will not stick.

Place one slice of rye on your workspace, spread ½ honey mustard on bread, then layer on bread 2 slices of Aged Brick Cheese, apple slices, sliced ham, red onion and Aged Cheddar.  Top with remaining honey mustard sauce and remaining slice of bread.

Place into Panini Grill at 45 degree angle to ridges on grill, close the lid and allow to cook for at least 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese begins to melt and the bread has nice browned grill marks.