French-Style Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich

• 6 ounces gruyere cheese, coarsely grated
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon (or 3/4 t. dried)
• 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
• 8 slices egg bread (1/4 inch thick)
• 14 lb black forest ham, cut into 4 slices
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (plus extra for serving)

1. In a small bowl, mix the cheese and tarragon together; set aside.
2. Butter one side of each bread slice; place 4 slices on a work surface buttered side down.
3. Evenly distribute cheese mixture over the 4 slices.
4. Cover the cheese with the ham, folding to fit if necessary.
5. Spread the mustard on the remaining 4 slices of bread and place them on top of the ham, mustard side down.
6. Heat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat for 2 minutes.
7. Place the sandwiches in the skillet (do this in batches if necessary), cover and cook 2 minutes, or until the undersides are golden brown and the cheese has started to melt.
8. Turn the sandwiches over using a spatula, pressing firmly to flatten slightly.
9. Cook 1 minute or until golden brown; turn the sandwich again, press with spatula, and cook for 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted completely.
10. Serve immediately with extra mustard on the side.

gruyere cheese, tarragon, butter, egg bread, black forest ham

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/french-style-grilled-ham-and-cheese-sandwich-153679 (may not work)