Ham and Cheese Skillet Sandwiches

Tart Granny Smith apple and apple cider vinegar transform classic grilled cheese sandwiches into a supper-worthy treat.

Ham and Cheese Skillet Sandwiches

2016-02-18 22:59:27

Yield: 2 sandwiches

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Ingredients

1. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2. 1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
3. 1 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
4. 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
5. ½ teaspoon kosher salt
6. ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
7. 4 (1-inch-thick) slices country-style bread
8. 4 teaspoons honey mustard
9. 8 slices honey ham
10. 8 slices fontina cheese, divided

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to broil. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter; let melt. Add apple, onion, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; wipe skillet clean.
2. Spread one side of bread slices with mustard. Divide apple mixture between two bread slices; top apple mixture evenly with ham and half of cheese. Top with remaining bread slices.
3. Heat skillet over medium heat. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet; add sandwiches. Cook until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat; top sandwiches with remaining cheese. Broil until cheese melts, approximately 4 minutes.

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