Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich

11 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min
Ready In: 15 min

“I always make this sandwich after the holidays when I can get get ham right off the bone. Any other time of the year, I get thick cuts from my local deli. This is my daughter's favorite sandwich and I usually reserve it for special occasions. Enjoy :)” - by Wife218

Ingredients

1/4 cup finely chopped Granny Smith apple
1 tablespoon finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
1 tablespoon sour cream
8 slices Colby cheese
8 slices sourdough bread
4 thick slices ham
1/4 cup margarine

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Directions

Stir together the apple, pecans, salad dressing, and sour cream; set aside. Place a slice of Colby cheese onto 4 of the bread slices, the add the ham, followed by the remaining slice of cheese and bread. Spread the margarine on the outside of the sandwiches.
Place the sandwiches into a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the bread is golden brown on both sides and the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes per side. Spread the apple mixture into the middle of each sandwich before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
595 cal
30%

Fat
38.2 g
59%

Carbs
33.8 g
11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (11)

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Sarah Jo

May. 11, 2009

"I was having a bad day. A real bad day. This sandwich saved my day. Very simple and very good. I don't like miracle whip, so I used mayo. I kept everything else the same. This is a new favorite. Thank..." See more you for sharing."

Wife218

May. 12, 2009

"I thought this was an interesting concept for a sandwich, but I don't eat pork so I substituted chicken. I also added white grapes to the mix. Superb!..." See more"

SweetLuci

Feb. 24, 2011

"This is tasty, but why close the sandwich while grilling, then open to put in the apple-nut mixture? It's easier to leave it open face, then add the apple-nut mix and close the sandwich. much neater...." See more"

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