slow cooker ham and cheese melts

 

Ingredients

• 12 slices ham or turkey
• 1 large artisan loaf
• 12 provolone or swiss cheese, slices
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced
• 12 oz jar sweet banana peppers, drained
• Italian seasoning
• olive oil (optional)
• favorite condiments (optional)

Instructions

1. Add a few aluminum foil balls to the bottom of the slow cooker, along with about 1/4 cup water. 
2. Slice loaf about 12 times across the top, without sliced completely through the loaf. 
3. Layer cheese, meat, banana peppers, and onion slices in between each bread slice; sprinkle with desires amount of Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
4. Tightly wrap bread in aluminum foil. 
5. Place into slow cooker; cover and cook on low 2-4 hours. 
6. Unwrap and drizzle with olive oil if desired, then add your favorite condiments to inside of each slice. 
7. Slice through to serve.