Grilled Ham And Chimay Cheese Sandwiches With Caramelized Belgian Endive Recipes

CRUSTY GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mix together Parmesan cheese, soft butter, and garlic powder.
• Build the sandwich as follows--on 4 slices of bread put 1 slice of cheese on each.
• Then put 2 slices of ham on each.
• Spread each ham slice with desired amount of mustard.
• Top with tomato slices and fresh basil, if desired, or just sprinkle a tad of dry basil on it.
• Cover with remaining slices of cheese and second slice of bread.
• Very carefully spread the butter, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder mixture on both sides of the sandwich.
• Place on a griddle and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Cut in half and serve.

HAM & CARAMELIZED ONION GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Coat a medium-size nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat.
• Add onion, sugar and salt to skillet; cover.
• Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until lightly browned; remove from heat.
• Stir together mustard, horseradish and honey; set aside.
• Spread 4 slices of bread evenly with mustard mixture, then layer 3 slices ham over each piece of bread.
• Place about 2 T onions on top of the ham, then place 1 slice cheese on top of the onions.
• Place 4 remaining bread slices over cheese.
• Spritz both sides of sandwich with nonstick cooking spray and cook in nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5-8 minutes or until cheese has melted, turning halfway through.
• Serve with mixed greens on the side, if desired.

DINER-STYLE GRILLED HAM & CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread 1 t mustard on each slice of bread. Layer ham and cheese on 4 slices of bread. Cover with top half of bread slices, mustard side down. Spread tops of sandwiches with half of the butter.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sanwiches, buttered side down, in the pan. Spread the tops wth remaining butter and cook for 6 minutes, turning halfway or until brown. Cut in half and serve hot. Serve with additional mustard.

INSIDE-OUT GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mix the shredded cheeses together in a small bowl.
• Melt butter in the bottom of a fry pan over medium heat. Add one slice of bread. Top the piece of bread with about 1/2 of the cheese mixture and the ham slices. Top with the second piece of bread.
• Place 1/2 of the remaining cheese on top of the second slice of bread and carefully turn the sandwich over to grill the cheese. Cook about 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese on the bottom is slightly crispy. While it is cooking, add the remaining cheese on what is now the top piece of bread.
• Flip the sandwich and cook another 3 to 4 minutes to crisp the cheese on the second side. Remove to a plate, slice in half, and enjoy!