Ham Swiss Honey Mustard Grilled (Print)

Sweet-savory ham and Swiss with honey mustard grilled between golden, buttery bread for a comforting melt.

# Components:

→ Dairy & Deli

01 - 4 slices Swiss cheese
02 - 4 slices thinly sliced deli ham

→ Bread & Spreads

03 - 4 slices sourdough or white bread
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Condiments

05 - 2 tablespoons honey mustard

# Directions:

01 - Evenly spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
02 - Lay two bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean work surface.
03 - Spread 1 tablespoon of honey mustard on the unbuttered side of each slice.
04 - Arrange 2 slices of Swiss cheese and 2 slices of deli ham on each prepared bread slice.
05 - Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing up.
06 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
07 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from the skillet, slice as desired, and serve immediately while hot.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • Your grilled cheese gets a sweet and savory upgrade without any extra fuss.
  • It was an instant crowd-pleaser the day I brought it to a picnic—nothing left but buttery napkins.
02 -
  • If the skillet is too hot, the bread burns before the cheese melts—lower heat saves the day.
  • I discovered lightly pressing with a spatula makes everything crispier without losing the filling.
03 -
  • Let the assembled sandwiches rest for a minute before grilling so the flavors mingle and the bread soaks up just enough moisture.
  • If you want next-level crisp, try pressing the sandwich with a smaller skillet or a foil-wrapped brick.
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