GRILLED HAM AND GOUDA SANDWICH W/CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Grilled Ham and Gouda Sandwich W/Caramelized Onions image

Provided by MackinacBride

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
unsalted butter, room temperature
4 slices country white bread or 4 slices sourdough bread, 1/3-inch-thick
4 ounces smoked ham, thinly sliced, divided
3 ounces gouda cheese, thinly sliced, divided
1 cup frisee, torn into bite-size pieces (about 2 large handfuls)

Steps:

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion; sauté 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until onion is very tender and golden, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes longer.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cool slightly.
Butter 2 bread slices.
Place bread, buttered side down, on platter.
Divide onion, ham, Gouda cheese, and frisée between bread slices.
Top each with another bread slice; butter top slices.
Heat another large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add sandwiches and cook until bread is golden brown and cheese melts, pressing occasionally with spatula, about 4 minutes per side.
Cut sandwiches in half diagonally and serve immediately.