Gourmet Ciabatta Melt (Printer-Friendly Layout)
Ciabatta stuffed with gooey cheese, tons of deli meats, and bright slaw—just right for lunch or a snack when hunger hits.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Pesto Butter Spread
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2 tablespoons pesto
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4 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley
→ Coleslaw Mixture
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1 cup shredded cabbage
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2 tablespoons Caesar dressing
→ Condiments
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Balsamic glaze, for finishing
→ Vegetables
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0.5 tomato, sliced
→ Cheese
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7 slices Monterey Jack cheese
→ Meats
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100 g pancetta
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100 g spicy salami
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100 g cooked ham
→ Bread
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2 halves ciabatta loaf
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Pour balsamic glaze on top of all those fillings, then lay the top ciabatta half over. Press everything down with your hands and get eating while it’s still hot.
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Shake some black pepper over the stack. In a different bowl, toss the shredded cabbage with Caesar dressing, then pile this crunchy slaw right on the melted cheese.
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Lay Monterey Jack slices on top and pop the open sandwich back in your air fryer or oven for a bit, just until you've got gooey melted cheese.
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On the bottom slice of ciabatta, toss on pancetta, spicy salami, and ham. Lay tomato slices on top and sprinkle a little kosher salt.
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Put both buttered bread halves into your air fryer or under the broiler. Wait until they’re golden brown and crunchy, around 2–3 minutes.
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Grab a small bowl and stir together pesto, butter, and chopped parsley. Slather this blend all over the cut side of each ciabatta piece.
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Grab a sharp knife and cut your ciabatta loaf right across. You should end up with two flat halves.
# Extra Tips and Tricks:
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If you want maximum crunch, don’t wait to eat after toasting and melting the cheese.
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Like it hotter? Just change up how much spicy salami you use.