Geared Up Grilled Cheese
TOTAL TIME15 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS4
About this RecipeA classic grilled cheese, reimagined with layers of savory meats, melted cheese, and herbs—built on buttery, golden bread.
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Ingredients
Gather Ingredients from the list below 4 slices Smithfield Prime Fresh Hard Salami 8 slices Italian bread 1 stick Unsalted butter, softened 4 slices American cheese as desired Fresh oregano or parsley, chopped
Gather Ingredients from the list below
6 slices Prime Fresh Pepperoni
4 slices Prime Fresh Black Forest Ham
2 slices Prime Fresh Honey Ham
Directions
1.
Heat a large pan or griddle over medium heat.
2.
Butter one side of each slice of bread, then place the slices in the pan with the buttered side facing down.
3.
Top each slice of bread with one slice of American cheese, and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has begun to melt.
4.
Repeat the process as needed until all slices of bread are golden brown. Place all of the bread, cheese side up, on a sheet pan.
5.
In the same pan, heat the pepperoni, ham, and salami until they are warm and the edges just begin to crisp.
6.
Place even amounts of the warmed pepperoni, ham, salami, and herbs over 4 slices of the prepared bread.
7.
Top each with one of the remaining slices of bread, cheese side down, and press each sandwich slightly.
8.
Cut each sandwich in half before serving.
9.
Get creative by adding other toppings like sautéed mushrooms, black olives, peppers and onions, or even something sweet like fig jam or hot honey!
