Grilled Ham and Gouda Sandwiches with Frisée and Caramelized Onions

A gourmet grilled sandwich featuring layers of smoky ham, melted Gouda cheese, and sweet caramelized onions, topped with fresh frisée lettuce between slices of buttery toasted bread.

2 servings
43 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 slices country white bread
  • 4 ounces smoked ham
  • 3 ounces Gouda cheese
  • 2 handfuls frisée
  • 1 cup frisée
  • divided

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until onion is very tender and golden, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Cool slightly.

    30 min

  2. 2.

    Butter 2 bread slices. Place bread, buttered side down, on platter. Divide onion, ham, cheese, and frisée between bread slices. Top each with another bread slice; butter top slices.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Heat another large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sandwiches and cook until bread is golden brown and cheese melts, pressing occasionally with spatula, about 4 minutes per side. Cut sandwiches in half diagonally and serve immediately.

    8 min