Ham and Mortadella "Treat of the Day"

Ham and Mortadella with Grilled Peppers, Caramelize Onions, Chipotle Basil Mayo, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Swiss Cheese

Ingredients

• 2.5 oz. of Sliced Ham
• 1.5 oz. of Sliced Mortadella
• 2 Slices of Swiss Cheese
• 1 Red Pepper, grilled and sliced
• 1 Loaf of Cheese Ciabatta
• 1/2 Sweet Onion, chopped and caramelized
• 3 Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
• Fresh Basil Leaves
• 1 Cup of Flavored Aioli
• Sweet & spicy mustard
• Salt & pepper to taste

Caramelized Onion Construction

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 sweet yellow onion
• Salt to taste

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onions, cook for about 30 minutes or until caramelized. Keep the onions in constant motion as to not allow burning. Onions will turn a delicious golden brown color and will have the most tantalizing aroma. Season with salt and set aside.

Sandwich Construction

Preheat oven to 400* F. 

Cut your Ciabatta the long way in order to construct your sandwich. Remove a couple pieces out of the bread in order to create room for all of the ingredients on the sandwich. Place your Ciabatta on a baking sheet that has been covered in aluminum foil and sprinkle some olive oil onto the bread. Spread the Cayenne aioli onto one half of the sandwich and cover with grilled peppers and caramelized onions.

On the other piece of bread layer some Swiss Cheese below the collection of meats. Top with mustard and chopped Sun Dried Tomatoes.  You can also add more aioli if you wish; salt and pepper to taste.

Place the baking sheet in the oven for 5 minutes to allow cheese to melt and crisp the bread. Insert some fresh Basil leaves in between the sandwich for a flavor blast in your mouth. (That's what she said!!...)

Consume and enjoy!