Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough, whole wheat, or white bread
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 ounces thinly sliced Black Forest ham
- 1 firm but ripe Bartlett or d'Anjou pear, peeled, halves lengthwise, cored, and each half cut lengthwise into 3 thick slices.
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 ounces Brie cheese, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
Gourmet Brie cheese combines with ham and pears for a tasty take on a classic sandwich combo.
Instructions
For a panini maker:
- Preheat a panini maker, grill pan, or griddle over medium to medium-high heat.
- Place 2 Slices of bread on a work surface and spread half of the mustard on each slice.
- Divide the ham between the 2 sandwiches and arrange on top.
- Add 3 slices of pear to each sandwich and grind a bit of pepper over the pear slices.
- Top the pears with slices of cheese.
- Place a slice of bread on top and butter the top slices of bread with half of the butter. (If using a panini maker, butter both sides of the bread before grilling.)
- Place the sandwiches in the panini maker and close the lid.
- Grill until nicely browned on both sides.
- Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately.
For a grill or griddle:
- Place the sandwiches buttered side down on the hot grill or griddle.
- Butter the topside of the sandwiches.
- Grill until nicely browned on one side and then flip and grill the other side.
- Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving
- Calories: 379
- Fat Content: 17g (sat 9g, poly 2g, mono 5g)
- Protein Content: 18g
- Carbohydrate Content: 38g
- Fiber Content: 6g
- Sugar Content: 11g
- Cholesterol Content: 55mg
- Sodium Content: 888mg