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Slice bread about 1/2 inch thickness.
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Butter one side of each slice of bread and lay the slices side by side.
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Place a slice of cheese on each piece of bread.
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Layer the sliced tomatoes and onions on one slice over the cheese.
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Place the ham over the onions.
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Sprinkle with granulated garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
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Close with the other slice of bread with cheese and gently press down.
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Butter the outside of the sandwich with remaining butter before placing on the cooking apparatus.
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If you are using a frying pan or griddle, preheat to medium-high heat.
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Place the prepared sandwich on the pan or griddle, then place a small plate on top of the sandwich and then add some weight to the plate (at least a 1 pound bag of legumes) so that the sandwich compacts while cooking.
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Cook for about 4 minutes, then turn over and replace the plate and weight and continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese begins to ooze out of the sandwich.
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If you are using a cheese sandwich grill or a George Foreman grill, then all you do is place the sandwich in the grill, close the cover and let cook until done.
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Serve with some sliced dill pickles and a bowl of soup of your choice and a glass of wine if desired (red or white).
