Delicious Broccoli Ham Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe - Guide Recipe
Yields 1 Sandwich
Ingredients:
2 slices Double Fiber Bread or Whole Wheat Bread
1.5 oz Medium Cheddar Cheese , grated (about 1/3 cup packed)
1/2 oz Parmesan Cheese , finely grated (about 2 Tbsp)
1/4 cup finely chopped quality ham*
6 small broccoli florets , steamed then diced into small pieces**
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
Salt , to taste
Freshly ground black pepper , to taste
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil , divided
Instructions:
In a bowl , combine grated Cheddar Cheese , Parmesan Cheese , ham , steamed broccoli , onion powder , garlic powder , salt and black pepper. Layer mixture over one slice of bread then top with additional slice of bread gently pressing down. Heat a non-stick fry pan over medium low heat then drizzle 1/2 Tbsp olive oil into pan and tilt pan back and forth to evenly coat , immediately place sandwich in pan (I don't preheat the oil because the outside would darken before the inside cooks through) , cover pan with lid and cook 2 - 3 minutes until bottom becomes golden brown. Carefully lift sandwich out of pan with a spatula then add remaining 1/2 Tbsp olive oil to pan and tilt to coat. Carefully flip sandwich returning to pan , cover pan with lid , and cook opposite side until bottom is golden brown and cheese has melted about 2 - 3 minutes. Serve warm.
*I put quality ham because I used leftover spiral sliced ham that I had placed in the food processor then processed several seconds until chopped into very small pieces (I always do this with leftover ham and freeze it. It's great for salads , sandwiches , eggs and many other entrees. This recipe is a great use for that leftover spiral sliced ham this upcoming Easter). If you don't happen to have left over ham you could also use deli ham , diced into pieces.
**I use a simple steaming method , I place 1/4 cup water in a microwave safe bowl then add broccoli florets. Microwave on HIGH power 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes until tender , then drain water and dice into smaller pieces.
Recipe adapeted from: BS in the Kitchen