Savory Ham & Cheese Fusion with Rich Worcestershire Glaze

Ingredients

- 4 slices of ham (thick-cut, approximately 1/4 inch)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your preferred choice)
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 anchovy fillets
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Preparation of Anchovy Paste:
- Using a small bowl, mash the anchovy fillets with a fork until a smooth paste is formed.

2. Prepare the Glaze:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add the mashed anchovy paste and minced garlic. Sauté for approximately 2 minutes or until the garlic is golden and fragrant.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, molasses, and tamarind paste. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens into a glossy glaze.
- Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Cook the Ham:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the ham slices in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are browned and slightly crispy.

4. Assembly:
- Lower the heat to medium, and evenly distribute the shredded cheese over the ham slices in the skillet.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and let the cheese melt, which will take about 2-3 minutes.

5. Final Touch:
- Once the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, drizzle the Worcestershire glaze over each ham slice.
- Allow everything to cook together for an additional 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors.

6. Serve:
- Transfer the glazed ham and cheese to a serving platter and serve hot.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

Cooking Time:
PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Ham and Cheese, Worcestershire Glaze, Savory Dinner, Gourmet Ham Recipe, Skillet Cooking, Easy Dinner, Cheese Lovers, Flavorful Ham, Anchovy Sauce, Tamarind

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,200 calories

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