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Crusty Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Here's how you make Crusty Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons soft butter
  • Garlic powder (tiny sprinkle, optional)
  • 8 slices of a nice bread
  • 8 slices of Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 slices of deli ham
  • Dijon or regular mustard
  • 8 slices tomatoes (thinly sliced)
  • Basil (fresh or dry basil---just a little)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Mix together the Parmesan cheese, soft butter, and garlic powder; set aside.

  • Step 2: Build the sandwich as follows--on 4 slices of bread put 1 slice of cheese on each; then 2 slices of ham on top of the cheese; spread each ham slice with desired amount of mustard; top with tomato slices and a piece of fresh basil OR just a sprinkle of dry basil on top; cover with remaining slices of cheese and second slice of bread.

  • Step 3: Very carefully spread the Parmesan cheese and butter mixture on both sides of the sandwich; place on griddle and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or till golden and cheese is melted.

  • Step 4: Cut in half and serve.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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