Grill it Up a Notch Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Total Time: 15 min Prep 10 min Cook 5 min Yield: 4 small sandwiches  Level: Easy

Ingredients
8 slices French bread, each about 1/2-inch thick
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
4 thin slices good quality ham, such as Black Forest
4 ounces sliced Gruyere, Swiss or Monterey jack
Directions

1. Place all of the bread slices on a flat work surface. Using a butter knife or 
small rubber spatula, spread 1 side of each slice with some of the softened butter. 
Use 1/2 of the butter for this and you'll need the rest later.
2. Turn over 4 slices of the bread and spread the unbuttered sides of 2 of the 
bread slices with the mustard, and the other 2 slices with the honey.
3. For each sandwich, fold 1 ham slice on top of the mustard spread and top with 
1/4 of the sliced Gruyere cheese. Cover with the remaining 4 bread slices, 
making sure that the buttered sides face out. You will have 4 sandwiches.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon of the butter 
in the skillet. Transfer the sandwiches to the skillet and cook until golden brown 
on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn and add the remaining tablespoon of butter 
to the skillet. Cook the sandwiches until the cheese has melted and the second 
side is golden brown, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. 
Remove the sandwiches from the pan and serve immediately.