Sourdough Ham and Cheese Melts

Buttery sourdough with a golden crust, gooey melted cheese, savory ham, and a smooth Dijon honey cream that adds just the right balance of sweet and tangy

Yield: 2-4 melts
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Special Equipment: Skillet or griddle

Ingredients

• Sourdough croissant bread or sourdough slices

• Black Forest ham sliced

• White American cheese

• Gruyere cheese

• Softened butter

• Dijon mustard 1 tbsp

• Honey 1 tsp

• Mayo or sour cream 2 tbsp

• Black pepper pinch

• Lemon juice 1 to 2 drops

Directions

1. Make the Dijon honey cream by mixing Dijon mustard, honey, mayo or sour cream, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth, then set aside.

2. Lightly butter the outside of each slice of bread and spread a thin layer of the Dijon honey cream on the inside.

3. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium and add a small amount of butter. Place one slice of bread butter side down, layer white American cheese, ham, and Gruyere, then top with the second slice butter side up.

4. Cook until the bottom is golden and the cheese starts melting, flip adding more butter if needed, and cook until the second side is golden and the cheese is fully melted. Rest 1 minute before slicing.

Tips:

• Press lightly with a spatula for even browning.

• Serve with tomato soup or a simple salad