Grilled Ham And Chimay Cheese Sandwiches With Caramelized Belgian Endive

Serves: 3

Jonathan Flatley

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

56

Spice

50

Sweetness

38

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Canola Oil

1 tbsp

Sugar

1 cup

Orange Juice

1

Butter

Directions:

1

For endive: Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot

2

Add endive leaves and sauté until almost translucent and beginning to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes

3

Sprinkle sugar over and sauté until endive leaves begin to brown and edges are deep golden brown, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes

4

Add beer and orange juice and boil until liquid is reduced to thick glaze and coats endive leaves, 3 to 4 minutes

5

Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper

6

Let cool to room temperature

7

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot

8

Add endive leaves and sauté until almost translucent and beginning to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes

9

Sprinkle sugar over and sauté until endive leaves begin to brown and edges are deep golden brown, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes

10

Add beer and orange juice and boil until liquid is reduced to thick glaze and coats endive leaves, 3 to 4 minutes

11

Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper

12

Let cool to room temperature

13

For sandwiches: Preheat oven to 350°F

14

Arrange bread on baking sheet

15

Spread 1 side of each bread slice lightly with butter

16

Turn 4 bread slices over, buttered side down

17

Divide ham and cheese among plain sides of 4 bread slices

18

Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up

19

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat

20

Add 2 sandwiches to skillet and cook until brown on bottom, 3 to 4 minutes

21

Transfer sandwiches to same baking sheet, browned side up

22

Repeat with remaining 2 sandwiches

23

Bake in oven until sandwiches are brown on bottom and cheese melts, about 5 minutes

24

Place 1 sandwich on each of 4 plates

25

Spoon endive, 2 pickles, and mustard alongside each and serve

26

Preheat oven to 350°F

27

Arrange bread on baking sheet

28

Spread 1 side of each bread slice lightly with butter

29

Turn 4 bread slices over, buttered side down

30

Divide ham and cheese among plain sides of 4 bread slices

31

Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up

32

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat

33

Add 2 sandwiches to skillet and cook until brown on bottom, 3 to 4 minutes

34

Transfer sandwiches to same baking sheet, browned side up

35

Repeat with remaining 2 sandwiches

36

Bake in oven until sandwiches are brown on bottom and cheese melts, about 5 minutes

37

Place 1 sandwich on each of 4 plates

38

Spoon endive, 2 pickles, and mustard alongside each and serve