Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Spread
butter on bread slices, dividing equally. Place
2 bread slices on prepared baking sheet,
buttered side down. Top bread slices with half
of sliced cheese (1 1/2 ounces each); top
cheese with ham, dividing equally. Sprinkle
dates over. Top with remaining cheese, then
remaining 2 bread slices, buttered side up.
Refrigerate 30 minutes. DO AHEAD- Can be made 8
hours ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and keep
chilled. Peel plastic from sandwiches before
continuing.
Heat panini press and cook sandwiches according
to manufacturer's instructions. (Alternatively,
heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to mediumlow. Place sandwiches in
skillet. Place another large skillet atop
sandwiches; place weight, such as large can of
tomatoes, atop skillet. Cook sandwiches until
golden brown and cheese melts, about 4 minutes
per side.)
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