Inside-Out Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Name: Inside-Out Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 8 slices of bakery Pullman bread; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese, preferably Gruyère; 8 ounces thinly sliced ham; Dill pickle slices (optional); 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup apricot preserves

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The best way to improve on a great grilled cheese is to sprinkle some cheese on the outside of the bread. It creates a super-crisp, cheesy crust.

By Grace Parisi

Updated on August 18, 2022

Inside-Out Grilled Ham-and-Cheese Sandwiches — Photo: © Con Poulos

Yield:

4 sandwiches

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
8 slices of bakery Pullman bread
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese, preferably Gruyère
8 ounces thinly sliced ham
Dill pickle slices (optional)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup apricot preserves

Directions

Butter each slice of bread and sprinkle with Parmigiano, pressing to help it adhere. Invert the slices onto a work surface, cheese side down. Top four of the slices with the Swiss cheese, ham, and pickles, if using. Mix the mustard and preserves and spread on the remaining 4 slices of bread. Close the sandwiches and griddle over moderate heat, turning, until golden-crisp on the outside and melted inside, about 3 minutes. Cut in half and serve right away.

Suggested Pairing

Ripe, spicy Malbec.