3 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (From Foodtv, Rachael Ray)

Terry Barker's Note:

From 5/16/02 show.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 3

• butter , for grilling
• 4 slices pumpernickel bread
• 1⁄3; lb havarti with caraway , thinly sliced
• 1 vine-ripe tomato , thinly sliced
• 3 -5 blades fresh chives (snipped or chopped)
• 4 slices whole wheat bread
• 1⁄3; lb sharp cheddar cheese , thinly sliced
• 8 thin slices baked ham
• 1 small mcintosh apple , thinly sliced
• 4 slices crusty white bread
• 1⁄3; lb gruyere , thinly sliced
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves , from bulk bin of produce department
• 2 water-packed artichoke hearts , drained and sliced (Reserve the remainder of a small can for a salad topper later in the week)
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Heat a nonstick griddle pan over medium high heat.
2. Wipe grill with butter nestled in paper towel.
3. Add 4 slices bread.
4. Cover bread with thin slices of cheese.
5. Cover pumpernickel and Havarti grilled cheese with sliced tomato and chives.
6. Cover cheddar and whole wheat grilled cheese with 2 slices of ham per sandwich and some sliced apple.
7. Cover the crusty white bread-and-Gruyere sandwiches with spinach leaves and thinly sliced artichokes seasoned with salt and pepper.
8. Make 2 sandwiches at a time and transfer to a warm plate in low oven.
9. Cut sandwiches corner to corner and serve a platter of mixed grilled sandwiches with your homemade soup.