Grilled Ham and Gouda Sandwich W Caramelized Onions
Crispy, melty, and packed with flavor, this Grilled Ham and Gouda Sandwich with Caramelized Onions is the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet twist. Golden sourdough bread is slathered with tangy Dijon mustard, then layered with tender slices of ham, creamy Gouda cheese, and sweet caramelized onions cooked to perfection with a hint of brown sugar. For a fresh, peppery balance, optional arugula can be added before grilling each sandwich to golden-brown perfection. Perfect for a quick yet satisfying lunch or dinner, this elevated take on a classic ham and cheese sandwich is ready in just 40 minutes. Serve it warm with your favorite soup or salad for a truly irresistible meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 medium Yellow onion
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 4 slices Sourdough bread
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 4 slices Ham
- 4 slices Gouda cheese
- 0.5 cups Arugula (optional)
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Slice the onions thinly and add them to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes, until they are golden brown and caramelized. Add the brown sugar in the last 5 minutes of cooking to enhance sweetness. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
Layer 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of Gouda cheese on two of the bread slices, mustard side up. Optionally, add a handful of arugula for a fresh bite.
Top each with the caramelized onions and place the remaining slices of bread on top, mustard side down, to form sandwiches.
Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, let them cool for 1-2 minutes, then slice in half and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.1 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.6 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 209 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 3871 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.0 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 57.1 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 966 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 888 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
