PRESSED HAM AND PEAR SANDWICHES

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Salty and sweet come together in this warm sandwich - with ham and pear perfectly complemented by melted Gruyere cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices rustic bread (1/2 inch thick)
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 ounces Gruyere cheese, very thinly sliced
4 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
2 cups baby arugula
1 pear, such as Anjou or Bosc, cored and thinly sliced
Ground pepper

Steps:

  • Brush one side of each bread slice with oil; spread mustard on other side. Layer half the cheese on mustard side of 4 bread slices and top with ham, arugula, pear, a sprinkle of pepper, and remaining cheese. Sandwich with remaining bread slices, mustard side down.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium. Working in batches if necessary, place sandwiches in skillet and weight with another skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook sandwiches, pressing down firmly with skillet, until bread is golden and cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes per side, flipping once. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g

Rohan King
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These sandwiches are a great way to add some variety to your lunch routine. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.


Kamilla Crump
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I'm always looking for new ways to use up leftover ham and this recipe is perfect! The sandwiches are delicious and they're a great way to use up leftover ingredients.


Daniel Bio
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These sandwiches are perfect for a quick and easy lunch. I love that I can just throw them together and they're ready to go.


Salman Anwar798
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I made these sandwiches for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Ali Mutahir
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I'm always looking for new sandwich recipes and this one is a winner! The ham and pear combination is perfect.


Queen Ch
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These sandwiches are so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


sharell joseph
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sandwiches are perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


snowbear snowwhite
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I made these sandwiches for my kids' lunchboxes and they loved them! They're a healthy and filling option that's perfect for a busy family.


Aisata Sow
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This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to follow and the sandwiches are delicious.


Francis kwabena Konadu
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These sandwiches are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use different types of bread and cheese to change up the flavor.


Chikita Isaac
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I'm not usually a fan of ham sandwiches, but this recipe changed my mind! The pear and cheese added so much flavor and texture.


Jenifer Akua
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I used this recipe for a picnic lunch and it was perfect! The sandwiches were easy to make ahead of time and they held up well in the heat.


waqar ali s
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These pressed ham and pear sandwiches were a hit at my last party! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the bread was perfectly toasted.