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    Home » Recipes » Soup, Salad, & Sandwich Recipes

    Grilled Ham and Cheese with Pears

    Published: Aug 16, 2012 · Modified: Nov 29, 2019 by Ashley

    I wanted to do a summery version of grilled cheese and tomato soup, and I found this recipe that looked really interesting. Unfortunately, it was just OK. It was missing something - tanginess or sharper cheese or something sweeter...I'm not sure. It was fine, and it worked for dinner, but I probably won't use this particular combination again. Also note that if you're actually making 4 sandwiches, you'll need 8 slices of bread - the recipe says 4.

    A bowl of gazpacho with a grilled ham and cheese sandwich.

    Grilled Ham and Cheese with Pears
    Everyday Food - October 2003

    Pears come in more than 5,000 varieties. Choose ones that are firm, without blemishes and with stems attached. The pears at the supermarket have often spent a few months in cool storage, so they are usually a few days from being fully ripe.

    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Yield: Serves 4

    4 slices sandwich bread
    8 ounces Gruyere cheese
    1 pear, thinly sliced
    8 ounces deli ham, thinly sliced
    Butter

    Layer 4 slices of sandwich bread with 8 ounces Gruyere or other melting cheese, 1 thinly sliced pear, and 8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham; top each with bread.

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread outside of both bread slices with butter. Cook sandwiches in batches, if necessary, until golden and cheese is melted, flipping once, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Cut sandwiches in half and serve hot.

    Big Flavors Rating: 3 Stars

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