Crusty Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Created by MimiMaine on January 30, 2012
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 10m
- Recipe #4443
Ingredients
- 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)
How to Make
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Step 1: Mix together the Parmesan cheese, soft butter, and garlic powder; set aside.
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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.
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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.
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Step 4: Cut in half and serve.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (331.8 g)
- Calories 557.8
- Total Fat - 24.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 7.5 g
- Cholesterol - 111.1 mg
- Sodium - 2263.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 32.1 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.8 g
- Sugars - 10.2 g
- Protein - 52.7 g
- Calcium - 267.2 mg
- Iron - 3.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 18.6 mg
- Thiamin - 0.9 mg