Grilled Ham and Gruyere Sandwiches

This is a classic grilled cheese dressed up with some smoked ham and gruyere.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  slices  white  peasant bread or 8  slices  whole wheat  sourdough bread
• 2 -3  tablespoons butter, at room temperature
• 8  ounces gruyere cheese, thinly sliced
• 8  ounces  thinly sliced smoked ham (such as Black Forest)
• 2 -4  tomatoes, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Spread one side of each bread slice with the butter.
2. On a clean work surface, place 4 slices buttered-side down.
3. Divide the cheese and ham among those 4 slices.
4. Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top, buttered-side up.
5. Heat a grill pan or a 12-inch skillet with a lid over medium heat until warm. Place the sandwiches in the skillet (in batches if necessary) and cook, covered, 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until cheese melts and bread is golden brown.
6. Cut each sandwich in half; slide in 1 or 2 tomato slices and serve hot.