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Instructions *** 9-27-2012 good but cheese was stringy, and it was less than i expected, and it tried to fall apart when i turned it *** 4 servings Prep: 5 mins Cook: 20 mins Ingredients Tip ... a cabbage slaw side. Saute 2 cups red cabbage with 1 tbsp. butter and a pinch salt. 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup whole milk Salt and pepper 8 slices firm white bread 1/2 pound sliced deli ham 6 ounces thinly sliced swiss, plus 2 oz. shredded (1/2 cup) 2 plum tomatoes, sliced 3/4 inch thick 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon EVOO Directions In a small saucepan, melt 2 tbsp. butter over high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the broiler. Arrange 4 slices of bread on a baking sheet. Top each with one-quarter of the milk and sliced cheese. Spread one-quarter of the milk sauce over each sandwich; top with the remaining bread slices. Carefully spread the outsides of the sandwiches with the remaining 2 tbsp. butter. Broil, turning once, until the bread is lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and broil the sandwiches again until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, drizzle the tomatoes with the sherry vinegar and EVOO; season with salt. Remove the sandwiches, slice in half and serve immediately with the tomatoes. This recipe published with BigOven, and can be imported instantly by BigOven users. Download your free trial at www.bigoven.com.  |
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