Black Forest Ham And Brie Open Faced Melts Recipes

HAM AND BRIE MELTS

Steps:

• Spread 4 bread slices with half of the preserves. Layer with ham and cheese. Spread remaining bread with remaining preserves; place over cheese, preserves side down. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes on each side.

OPEN-FACED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper
• Line sliced bread on the baking sheet. Place pieces of ham over each slice of bread and then top with cheese.
• Bake for 10-13 minutes, until cheese melts. Turn the oven to broil and keeping a close eye on the sandwiches, let them broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese on top bubbles.
• Take out of the oven and serve warm.

BLACK FOREST HAM AND BRIE OPEN FACED MELTS

Steps:

• Spread Blackberry Preserves in each of the bread pieces. Layer ham and Brie on top. Season lightly with some salt and pepper.
• Broil for about 4-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
• Cut into pieces and serve.

BLACK FOREST HAM SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cherries, mustard, green onion, and mayonnaise; season with a pinch of salt and a grind or two of pepper.
• If using diced ham steak, stir it into the sandwich spread to coat.
• If using sliced deli ham, do nothing.
• To assemble: Place mixture on a slice of bread, top with arugula and close bread (ham steak).
• For sliced deli ham: Spread mixture on two slices of bread, layer in ham, and a handful of arugula; close sandwich.

GRILLED CHEESE AND BLACK FOREST HAM

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, lightly beat together the eggs, mustard, tarragon, and pepper.
• Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, making sure that both sides are thoroughly coated.
• Put dipped slices on a plate and set aside.
• In two large sauté pans, melt one tablespoon butter in each over medium-high heat.
• Add four bread slices to each pan.
• Cook until the undersides are dark golden brown, about four minutes.
• Turn slices and place four slices of cheese and one slice of ham on each of the four slices of bread.
• (You may need to fold the ham slices in half to fit the bread.) Cover with the other four bread slices, placing the cooked side down over the cheese and ham.
• (You will now be using only one pan.) Cover the pan and cook for two to three minutes or until the bottom sides of the bread are browned.
• Using a spatula, turn the sandwiches, press to flatten slightly, and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
• Cut in half and serve immediately.
• If desired, serve a little extra Dijon-style mustard on the side.

BLACK FOREST HAM SANDWICH WITH BEER CHEESE

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk mayonnaise, parsley, mustard, orange honey, sea salt and white pepper. Spread mayonnaise over bread.
• Add lettuce, red onion, Black Forest Ham, *Weisslacker Cheese, sliced tomato, lettuce and top the sandwich.
• Slice sandwiches in half and place on serving plates.
• Garnish plates with Cherry Tomatoes and Kosher Dill Pickles.
• *Chef's Note: Weisslacker (A Semi-soft cheese) is found in a German Deli or cheese shops.