Ham, Cheese and Tomato Gourmet Grilled Sandwich

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Ingredients

• 20 g softened butter
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• A pinch of black pepper
• 4 slices fresh crusty white bloomer
• bread, about 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick
• 125 About 125 g Cheddar cheese. cut in 5 mm thick slices
• 70 g sliced ham
• 6 slices tomato

Preparation

Step 1

1. Blend the butter with the parsley, Parmesan cheese, garlic and pepper until well combined. Spread the butter mixture evenly over one side of each slice of bread. Place slices of Cheddar on the unbuttered sided of 2 slices of bread, then top each with a slice of ham, slices of tomato and cover with more Cheddar slices. Top the sandwiches with the remaining bread, buttered-side-out.

Turn the grill on. Select the M programme and press OK. Once the purple indicator light has stopped flashing, place the sandwiches on the grill and close the lid.

Cook until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted.

TIPS:
• The combination possibilities for this sandwich are endless! Swap ham for cooked bacon, salami, or turkey. Use finely chopped fresh basil or sage instead of parsley.
• Add your favourite mustard for a spicier taste.
• Serve this sandwich with a hot bowl of soup for a warming lunch or light supper.