Inside-Out Grilled Ham-and-Cheese Sandwiches

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 8 slices of bakery Pullman bread
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese, preferably Gruyere
• 8 ounces thinly sliced ham
• Dill pickle slices (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup apricot preserves

1. Butter each slice of bread and sprinkle with Parmigiano, pressing to help it adhere.
2. Invert the slices onto a work surface, cheese side down.
3. Top 4 of the slices with the Swiss cheese, ham and pickles.
4. Mix the mustard and preserves and spread on the remaining 4 slices of bread.
5. Close the sandwiches and griddle over moderate heat, turning, until golden, crisp on the outside and melted inside, about 3 minutes.
6. Cut in half and serve right away.

unsalted butter, bread, cheese, swiss cheese, ham, pickle, mustard, apricot preserves

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/inside-out-grilled-ham-and-cheese-sandwiches (may not work)