Pressed Pear, Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 slices hearty bread
- Olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- 2 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese
- 4 ounces thinly sliced ham
- 2 leaves romaine lettuce, folded to the size of the bread
- 1 pear, cored and thinly sliced
- Fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat griddle or skillet over medium heat.
- Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil. Spread the other side of each slice with mustard.
- Layer cheese, ham, lettuce and pear together on each sandwich. Grind some pepper on the sandwich and top with the other slice of bread.
- Place on skillet or griddle and weight down with something heavy (small skillet or a large can of tomatoes work well). Cook until golden brown. Flip and cook until second side is golden and cheese is melting.
- Slice in half if you like and serve at once.