GRILLED CHEESE, HAM AND APPLE SANDWICH

Grilled Cheese, Ham and Apple Sandwich image

In this stepped-up version of a ham and cheese sandwich, melty cheeses, crispy apples and smoky ham are the ultimate combination. -Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
8 slices sourdough bread
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely shredded Manchego or Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
4 ounces Brie cheese with rind removed, sliced
12 slices deli ham
1 tart apple, thinly sliced

Steps:

Spread 3 tablespoons butter on 1 side of bread slices. Toast bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Manchego cheese, onion powder and remaining 3 tablespoons butter. In another bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. , To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with sliced Brie. Sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture evenly over Brie. Layer ham and apple slices over Brie; top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inward. Spread mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Fat 50g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 1415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.