Grilled Ham and Cheese
Grilled ham and cheese sandwiches are smoky, crispy, and decadent. This recipe transforms your everyday sliced white bread and deli-sliced ham into something impressive with the help of gouda cheese and freshly grated garlic. The bread gets super crisp, the ham takes on a bacon-like flavor thanks to the wood pellets, and the cheese oozes out with every bite.
Equipment
- Z Grills Pellet Smoker
- Z Grills Hickory Wood Pellets
- Cast Iron Grill Pan
- Grill Press
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 slices white bread
- 1 cup shredded smoked gouda
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 4 slices deli-sliced ham
- 1 sliced Roma tomato, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your Z Grills Pellet Grill (preferably with branded wood pellets) or other wood pellet grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the grill pan or skillet on the grill and close the grill to preheat.
- Meanwhile, butter the outside of each slice of bread.
- Combine the cheese and garlic in a bowl, then divide the cheese between the slices of bread. Follow with the ham and sliced tomato, if using. Close each sandwich.
- Transfer the sandwiches to the grill pan or skillet. Use a grill press to flatten the sandwiches.
- Close the grill’s lid and cook for 3 minutes.
- Uncover, flip the sandwiches, and grill for another 3 minutes.
- Remove the sandwiches from the grill and serve.
Notes
You can also use artisan bread for grilled ham and cheese.
No gouda? No problem. Use any melting cheese you like.
