ham and caramelized onion grilled cheese

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Angela Pietrantonio
Woonsocket, RI

This "grilled" cheese is so delicious because of the caramelized onions, it goes so nicely with the ham! From "recipe.com"

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For ham and caramelized onion grilled cheese

  • 1 lg
    onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp
    sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 tsp
    spicy brown mustard
  • 3 tsp
    horseradish
  • 2 tsp
    honey
  • 8 slice
    light whole-wheat bread
  • 12 slice
    (about 6 ounces) light ham
  • 4 slice
    (about 4 ounces) low-fat swiss cheese
  • 4 c
    mixed greens

How To Make ham and caramelized onion grilled cheese

  • 1
    Coat a medium-size nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add onion, sugar and salt to skillet; cover. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until lightly browned; remove from heat.
  • 2
    Stir together mustard, horseradish and honey; set aside.
  • 3
    Spread 4 slices of bread evenly with mustard mixture, then layer 3 slices ham over each piece of bread. Place about 2 tablespoons onions on top of the ham, then place 1 slice cheese on top of the onions. Place 4 remaining bread slices over cheese.
  • 4
    Spritz both sides of sandwich with nonstick cooking spray and cook in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese has melted, turning halfway through. Serve with mixed greens on the side, if desired. 7 points per sandwich

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