Hawaiian Grilled Cheese
By: Susan Keefe
Published: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 5:52pm

Ingredients




8 slices of multigrain bread
¼ pineapple, sliced
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 tbsp butter, divided
1 tbsp olive oil
1 jalapeno, deseeded and sliced
8 slices of deli ham
1-cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

1 Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a small pan over medium heat. 2 Add pineapple and brown sugar and sauté until golden turning once - about 3 minutes per side. 3 Remove from heat and set aside. 4 Assemble sandwiches by placing dividing cheese amongst four slices of bread. 5 Next stack some ham followed by a roughly three slices of pineapple and top with a few jalapeno slices. 6 Close the sandwich with another slice of bread. 7 In a large pan heat the rest of the butter and olive oil over medium heat. 8 Add sandwiches to the pan and fry until golden brown - about 3 minutes per side. 9 Slide onto a plate and slice diagonally. 10 Serve immediately with a bowl of piping hot soup.

About

A spicy, sweet take on the classic grilled cheese.