“Grown Up” Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  5.0 – 2 reviews  • Sandwich
Level: Easy
Total: 25 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 loaf Italian bread such as ciabatta
  2. 1 pound Teleme or Brie cheese
  3. 1 pound sliced smoked ham (applewood if available)
  4. Butter
  5. 3 to 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  6. 1 cup roasted red peppers

Instructions

  1. Cut loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Top the bottom bread slice with the Teleme cheese, then the smoked ham, distributing it evenly. Place top of bread on sandwich and brush with butter.
  2. Heat a sandwich grill until hot. Set sandwich, butter side down in grill. Butter top side of bread. Place a heavy pan on top of entire sandwich to evenly distribute weight and cook until nicely browned and the cheese is melted, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  3. Transfer the sandwich to a work surface and remove the top slice of bread. Spread the underside of the bread with mustard, and add roasted peppers, if desired.
  4. Replace the top slice of bread, cut the sandwiches into slices, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 524
Total Fat 28 g
Saturated Fat 16 g
Carbohydrates 35 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 35 g
Cholesterol 99 mg
Sodium 1584 mg

Reviews

Joseph Romero
One of our very favorites!!
Carolyn Powell
Excellent

 

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