Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 1 Photo

Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich

By: Wife218 
"I always make this sandwich after the holidays when I can get get ham right off the bone. Any other time of the year, I get thick cuts from my local deli. This is my daughter's favorite sandwich and I usually reserve it for special occasions. Enjoy :)"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

What to Drink?

Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 4 sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped Granny Smith apple
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  •  
  • 8 slices Colby cheese
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 4 thick slices ham
  • 1/4 cup margarine

Directions

  1. Stir together the apple, pecans, salad dressing, and sour cream; set aside. Place a slice of Colby cheese onto 4 of the bread slices, the add the ham, followed by the remaining slice of cheese and bread. Spread the margarine on the outside of the sandwiches.
  2. Place the sandwiches into a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the bread is golden brown on both sides and the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes per side. Spread the apple mixture into the middle of each sandwich before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 595 | Total Fat: 38.2g | Cholesterol: 89mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISEMENT

   

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2009 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I was having a bad day. A real bad day. This sandwich saved my day. Very simple and very good....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2009 by Wife218   view full review
I thought this was an interesting concept for a sandwich, but I don't eat pork so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2011 by SweetLuci   view full review
This is tasty, but why close the sandwich while grilling, then open to put in the apple-nut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2010 by Jessica   view full review
Very delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2010 by Jamie   view full review
I loved this! It was so good! I didn't have any thick cut ham, but thin works well too. Its...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2011 by LIVELAUGHLOVE1   view full review
I wish I had known years ago how to make grilled cheese sandwiches this way, when I had 5...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2010 by AUTUMNANNE   view full review
This is awesome. All I had was walnuts, and red apple. Doesn't matter. I love the texture, the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2009 by SHADOWMERV   view full review
This was good but I was hoping the granny smith would give it a little more pop. The fruity...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by lutzflcat Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The apple-nut mixture is what really sets this sandwich apart from others...good combo of...

 

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

See how to make this classic diner sandwich.

The Ultimate Steak Sandwich

Watch Chef John create the juiciest, meatiest steak sandwich ever.

Grilled Mongolian Pork Chops

See how to make a sensational marinade for grilled pork chops.

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States