Description
A delicious and unique twist on the classic grilled cheese, featuring ham and pineapple with a crispy mozzarella crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices thick sourdough bread
- 2–3 slices extra thin deli ham
- 1 slice canned pineapple, or ¼ cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
Instructions
- Lay one slice of bread flat and layer with ham slices and pineapple. Sprinkle about ½ cup of shredded mozzarella over the pineapple, then add a pinch of dried oregano for extra flavor.
- Place the second slice of bread on top to complete the sandwich. Generously sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top slice of bread – this will create the crispy cheese crust.
- Melt butter in a nonstick skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Make sure the butter coats the entire bottom of the pan evenly.
- Carefully place the sandwich in the hot skillet with the cheese-topped side facing up. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the bottom slice turns golden brown and crispy.
- Using a spatula, carefully flip the sandwich so the cheese side is now down against the hot pan. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the cheese forms a golden, crispy crust and the inside cheese is completely melted.
- Remove from heat and let cool for just 30 seconds before cutting. Slice diagonally and serve right away while the cheese is still gooey inside and crispy outside.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite types of ham or cheese.
- If you want a spicier kick, consider adding some jalapeños.
- This can be made on a griddle for larger batches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg