Recipes Sandwiches + Wraps Cold Cuts + Meat Sandwiches Ham Sandwiches Inside-Out Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches 5.0 (3,370) 1 Review 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 November 28, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Total Time: 20 mins Yield: 4 sandwiches © Con Poulos 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. Rate it Print