Peach & Ham Slam Melts

Croissant sourdough toasted in honey butter, stacked with gooey raclette, crisp shaved ham, charred honey, cayenne peaches, whipped goat cheese, honey cayenne pecans, a drizzle of balsamic, and fresh broccoli sprouts. A melt that’s sweet, smoky, tangy, creamy, crunchy, and fresh all in one bite.

Yields: 2-3
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minites
Special Equipment: large skillet, or Blackstone griddle

Ingredients

Bread & Cheese:

• 4 thick slices croissant sourdough bread (or plain sourdough)

• 3 Tbsp butter, softened

• 1 Tbsp honey

• 6 oz raclette cheese, sliced thin or grated

Meat:

• 6–8 oz shaved ham

Peaches:

• 2 large ripe peaches, sliced into wedges

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 Tbsp honey

• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Whipped Goat Cheese:

• 4 oz goat cheese

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1 tsp honey

• Pinch of salt

Honey Cayenne Pecans:

• 1 cup pecan halves

• 1 Tbsp butter

• 1½Tbsp honey

• 1½ tsp Fiesta Smoky Swine seasoning (or ½–¾ tsp kosher salt)

• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Finishing Touches:

• ¼ cup balsamic glaze

• Small handful broccoli sprouts

Directions

1. Make the Honey Cayenne Pecans: Toast pecans in a skillet for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Add butter and honey, stir until bubbling and glossy. Sprinkle Smoky Swine seasoning (or salt) and cayenne, toss to coat. Spread on parchment to cool, then rough chop.

2. Prepare the Whipped Goat Cheese: In a small bowl, whip goat cheese with lemon zest, honey, and a pinch of salt until smooth and fluffy.

3. Toast the Bread: Mix softened butter with honey. Brush on both sides of the bread slices. Toast on a medium Blackstone zone until golden and crisp.

4. Melt the Raclette: Flip bread, top with raclette, and cover with a dome until melted and gooey.

5. Crisp the Ham: On the hotter Blackstone zone, cook shaved ham until edges curl and crisp.

6. Char the Peaches: Toss peach wedges with olive oil, honey, and cayenne. Sear quickly on the hot zone until caramelized but still juicy.

7. Build the Melts: Bread with melted raclette → crisp ham → charred peaches. Add dollops of whipped goat cheese. Sprinkle with Honey Cayenne Pecans. Drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze. Finish with broccoli sprouts.