Grilled Ham & Swiss Sandwiches

YIELD: 4 servings
ESTIMATED PREP TIME: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 8 slices white sandwich bread, crust removed
• 1/2 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese
• 1/4 pound ham, very thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup drained sauerkraut
• 10 pepperoncini (pickled peppers), thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small skillet, toast the caraway seeds over moderate heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes; let cool. In a small bowl, mix the mustard with the honey and caraway seeds.
2. Spread the caraway mustard on 4 slices of bread. Top with the cheese, ham, sauerkraut and pepperoncini, then close the sandwiches.
3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over moderate heat. Add the sandwiches, cover and cook, turning once, until golden and the cheese is melted, about 6 minutes. Cut each sandwich in half and serve hot with the remaining caraway mustard on the side.

Enjoy with Round Barn Pinot Noir or Gewürztraminer.