Grilled Ham-and-Pimento-Cheese Sandwiches with Fond

Name: Grilled Ham-and-Pimento-Cheese Sandwiches with Fonduta and Fried Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons minced leek; 1 1/3 cups milk; 1 small thyme sprig; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 4 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded (1 1/4 cups); 2 ounces Taleggio cheese, rind removed and cheese cut into chunks; 2 ounces freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped piquillo peppers or other roasted red peppers; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup); 8 large slices of country bread; 4 ounces thinly sliced serrano ham or country ham; 4 fried eggs, for serving

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced leek
1 1/3 cups milk
1 small thyme sprig
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
4 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded (1 1/4 cups)
2 ounces Taleggio cheese, rind removed and cheese cut into chunks
2 ounces freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped piquillo peppers or other roasted red peppers
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
8 large slices of country bread
4 ounces thinly sliced serrano ham or country ham
4 fried eggs, for serving

1
In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter with the flour and cook over moderate heat, whisking, until bubbling, about 3 minutes.
2
Add the leek and cook, whisking, for 2 minutes.
3
Whisk in the milk until a smooth sauce forms.
4
Add the thyme sprig and nutmeg and cook, whisking, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
5
Discard the thyme sprig.
6
Remove from the heat and whisk in the Fontina, Taleggio and Parmigiano until melted.
7
Scrape 1/2 cup of the fonduta into a medium bowl and freeze just until no longer hot, about 10 minutes.
8
Stir in the piquillo peppers, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, black pepper and cheddar.
9
Spread the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter onto 1 side of each bread slice.
10
Lay the bread buttered side down on a work surface.
11
Top half of the slices with the pimento cheese mixture and the ham.
12
Close the sandwiches.
13
Preheat a griddle.
14
Griddle the sandwiches over moderate heat, turning once, until the bread is golden and crisp and the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes.
15
Rewarm the remaining fonduta.
16
Transfer the grilled cheese sandwiches to plates and spoon the fonduta on top.
17
Top with a fried egg and serve right away.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons minced leek, 1 1/3 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Grilled Ham-and-Pimento-Cheese Sandwiches with Fonduta and Fried Eggs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Ham-and-Pimento-Cheese Sandwiches with Fonduta and Fried Eggs

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