Ham & Pear Crisp Sandwich Recipe
"50 Best Sandwiches in America" Shaved, slow-roasted smoked pit ham, sliced pears, and melted Swiss and fontina cheese on spicy-sweet, buttered and grilled sourdough bread.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
For Grilling
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pears
Wash the ripe pear under cold water. Cut it in half, remove the core, and slice it thinly.
- 2
Prepare the Cheese
Grate or slice the Swiss and Fontina cheese into thin pieces to ensure even melting.
Grilling
- 3
Butter the Bread
Spread 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- 4
Assemble the Sandwich
On the unbuttered side of two slices of bread, layer smoked pit ham, followed by sliced pears, then top with Swiss and Fontina cheese. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Top with the remaining two slices of bread, buttered side up.
- 5
Grill the Sandwich
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the assembled sandwich in the skillet. Grill for about 3-4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip the sandwich and grill the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.
- 6
Add Sweetness and Spice
In a small bowl, mix honey with cayenne pepper. Drizzle this mixture over the grilled sandwich before serving for a spicy-sweet kick.
