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    Grilled Ham and Brie Sandwich

    Published: September 17, 2018 Updated: August 23, 2020 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 36 Comments

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    Stack of three grilled ham and Brie sandwich halves.

    This grilled ham and Brie sandwich is piled high with thinly sliced ham, creamy Brie cheese, crispy granny smith apple and sweet blueberry jam for one scrumptious bite. Your belly is definitely gonna do a happy dance!

    Stack of three grilled ham and Brie sandwich halves.

    This ain’t no ordinary sandwich, my friends. Straight-up indulgent, it’s such a treat.

    We love grilled cheese sandwiches around here, like this turkey cranberry grilled cheese sandwich, pizza grilled cheese sandwich and, of course, this ham and Brie grilled cheese sandwich. 

    Breakfast, lunch or dinner, I can eat a cheesy sandwich for any meal. This time I went all out with Brie.

    This Brie sandwich tastes so good you’ll wanna break out in a happy dance in the middle of the kitchen. No? Just me? Food does all kinda funny things to me. Ha!

    If you want to make things super substantial, enjoy this grilled cheese with a big bowl of tomato basil soup. Talk about a comforting meal!

    Ingredients for a ham and Brie sandwich recipe.

    How To Get Perfect Grill Marks

    First off, I love to smear butter on the outside of the sandwich to give a little flavour and to help with the grilling.

    A griddle pan is not required to make this grilled cheese sandwich recipe, but surely helps!

    If you don’t have a cast iron griddle pan (like I’m using here) use a regular cast iron pan. 

    The heat should be on medium-low to medium. 

    You want the sandwich exterior to get all golden brown and crispy and for the cheese to get all oozy and melty. 

    Two grilled ham and Brie sandwiches in a griddle pan.

    Tips for Making This Recipe

    • Don’t use just any old bread. Use something flavourful and fresh. For this sandwich, I used sourdough. Of course, use store-bought or homemade, whichever you prefer.
    • Speaking of bread, the size of the slices you choose will impact how much mayonnaise and butter you use. I had some decent-sized slices of bread and what I used for this recipe was just right.
    • I used a variation on my mixed berry chia seed jam and made blueberry chia seed jam for this sandwich, but you could use whatever type of jam you enjoy best.
    • Thinly sliced or shaved ham works lovely in this recipe. Your deli should be able to slice it up for you.
    • Don’t care for Brie cheese? Camembert works lovely in this recipe.
    Stack of two halves of a grilled ham and Brie sandwich with two glasses of milk behind it.

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    Hope you love this grilled ham and Brie sandwich as much as we do! It’s such a treat!

    If you make this gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, be sure to leave a comment below!

    Stack of three grilled ham and Brie sandwich halves next to apple slices, jam, & glass of milk.

    Grilled Ham and Brie Sandwich

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    This ham and Brie grilled cheese sandwich is piled high with thinly sliced ham, creamy Brie cheese, crispy granny smith apple and sweet blueberry jam for one scrumptious bite. Your belly is definitely gonna do a happy dance!
    5 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 13 minutes mins
    Course Lunch
    Servings 2 sandwiches
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 4 slices sourdough sandwich bread, or your favourite bread
    • 2 tablespoons blueberry jam
    • pinch freshly ground black pepper
    • 3 ounces Brie cheese, cut into thin slices (about 85 grams)
    • ยฝ apple, thinly sliced
    • 6 ounces cooked deli ham, thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoons butter

    Instructions

    • Spread mayonnaise over one side of each of the four bread slices.ย Distribute jam over top of 2 of those slices (over top of the mayonnaise).ย Sprinkle with a little black pepper.
    • Top jam with cheese. Place apple slices and ham on top of cheese. Top with remaining slices of bread (with the mayonnaise side on the inside) to form the two sandwiches.
    • Butter the outside of each sandwich (all four bread slices).
    • Heat a cast-iron griddle pan or regular cast-iron pan over medium-low to medium heat.
    • Place sandwiches in the pan. Cook the sandwiches for about 3 to 4 minutes on one side.
    • Carefully flip the sandwiches to the other side and continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until they're golden brown and crispy outside and the cheese is melted inside. Carefully remove from the pan, cut in half (if desired), serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Don’t use just any old bread. Use something flavourful and fresh. For this sandwich, I used sourdough.
    • Speaking of bread, the size of the slices you choose will affect how much mayonnaise and butter you use. I had some decent-sized slices of bread and what I used for this recipe was just right.
    • I used a variation on my mixed berry chia seed jam and made blueberry chia seed jam for this sandwich, but you could use whatever type of jam you enjoy best.
    • Thinly sliced or shaved ham works lovely in this recipe. Your deli should be able to slice it up for you.
    • Don’t care for Brie cheese? Camembert works lovely in this recipe.

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

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    Keyword gourmet sandwich, grilled cheese sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich

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    1. mimi rippee

      October 02, 2018 at 10:59 am

      OMG (i know what that means!) how did I miss this sandwich! Blueberry jam!!! This is brilliant. And it certainly photographs beautifullly!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        October 03, 2018 at 3:20 pm

        LOL!! Thank you so much, Mimi ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope you’re having an awesome week!

        Reply
    2. Dana

      October 01, 2018 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      I am oh so in love with this recipe, Dawn! I haven’t indulged in a nice and fancy grown-up grilled cheese in a very, very long time. I’m overdue. I can’t wait to give this a whirl. Melty brie and fruit are such an amazing combo.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        October 03, 2018 at 3:19 pm

        Thanks Dana!! Hope you love it! Can’t go wrong with the combo, that’s for sure ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    3. Georgie

      September 28, 2018 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      this looks SO good! I love all the flavours you’ve got going on here it’s definitely my kind of sandwich!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 28, 2018 at 2:45 pm

        Thanks Georgie! Mine too ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    4. Kevin

      September 20, 2018 at 12:24 am

      5 stars
      This is the best grilled cheese ever! All that cheese is making me want one before bed!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 20, 2018 at 2:04 pm

        Thanks Kevin!

        Reply
    5. Dana

      September 19, 2018 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness girl, this looks like the best grilled cheese sandwich in all the land!! Holy fantastic batman. I may or may not be seriously drooling here. I don’t have a griller, but I am still gonna make this even without the perfect lines on the bread haha. I’ll have to try it with my GF bread and I bet it’s going to be a regular lunch for me around here. You can never go wrong with ham and cheese but I LOVE the idea of adding brie instead. Brilliant!! And love the apple and jam too. Cannot wait to make this!! Happy Wednesday, chika ๐Ÿ˜€ xo

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 20, 2018 at 2:03 pm

        You are too funny, Dana!!! Thank you so much! I really hope you love this one as much as I do. Let me know if you try it out ๐Ÿ™‚ XO

        Reply
    6. Lindsay | With Salt and Pepper

      September 19, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      Ham and brie are such a winning combo! Love the addition of blueberry preserves here too!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 20, 2018 at 2:02 pm

        Thank you very much, Lindsay ๐Ÿ™‚ It really adds a nice little somethin’ somethin’.

        Reply
    7. Shashi at SavorySpin

      September 19, 2018 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      Dawn, how brilliantly epic is this grilled cheese sammie! I’ve tried dates in a grilled cheese – but never thought to add jam even though am a huge fan of that sweet+cheesey+savory combination of flavors between crusty fried bred! My daughter always smears her grilled cheese with butter before she sautes those slices – Ive gotta show her this as this one will surely become her fav!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 20, 2018 at 2:01 pm

        Thank you Shashi!!Butter makes all the difference, doesn’t it? I mean…cause butter. Hope your daughter (and you) enjoy this one! XO

        Reply
    8. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      September 19, 2018 at 1:35 am

      This is a sandwich from my dreams! I love the brie with apple, SO good! It would be great if you could just come make me one? ๐Ÿ˜‰ Cheers, my friend! Hope you’re well! XO

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 20, 2018 at 2:01 pm

        Yay! Thank you Katherine…I often dream about food too, lol ๐Ÿ˜‰ Seriously. Ha! Love to make ya one! Hope you are well too! XO

        Reply
    9. Ben|Havocinthekitchen

      September 18, 2018 at 10:34 pm

      5 stars
      Holy cow, this grilled cheese sandwich looks fantastic, Dawn! I’m huge fan of sweet&savory combinations, and I do love that you’ve paired ham and brie with apples and blueberry jam. I’m wrapping up my diet immediately haha ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 20, 2018 at 2:00 pm

        Thank you Ben!!! Yeah, you better do that ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    10. Marissa

      September 18, 2018 at 8:27 pm

      5 stars
      Swooning over the flavors in this sandwich, Dawn! And oh my that melty brie!! This one is an absolute must try!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 20, 2018 at 1:59 pm

        It definitely is ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks Marissa – you’re gonna love this one!

        Reply
    11. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

      September 18, 2018 at 1:33 pm

      5 stars
      This sandwich looks absolutely fantastic Dawn! I love melted brie, and the pairing with apple and blueberry chia jam is perfection! I don’t often eat sandwiches but I’m having a serious craving for this one!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 18, 2018 at 3:25 pm

        Thanks very much, Leanne! It tastes it too ๐Ÿ˜‰ I’m sure you’d really enjoy this one!

        Reply
    12. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      September 18, 2018 at 10:34 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! All that oozy cheesy yumminess! This is a perfect grilled cheese sammy! Love the salty ham with cheese and fruit! You’ve made a winner here, Dawn!

      Reply
    13. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      September 17, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      Killer grilled cheese sandwich Dawn! What an awesome idea to add the blueberry jam! Love it! Pinned and can’t wait to try!

      Reply
    14. Laura

      September 17, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      5 stars
      Dawn – this is totally my kind of sandwich. Indulgence is a good thing. It keeeps us on the โ€œstraight and narrowโ€ the rest of the time, donโ€™t you think? Makes me want to rethink the dinner plans here. I love the sweet/salty/creamy/crunchy mix! Pinning!

      Reply
    15. sheenam | thetwincookingproject.net

      September 17, 2018 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      Looks absolutely delicious!!! Such an amazing recipe!

      Reply
    16. annie@ciaochowbambina

      September 17, 2018 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      My belly, my feet, my eyebrows…you name it – all of me will be doing the happy dance! This has everything you want in a flavor-packed sammie! The combination jelly and melty cheese is one for the record books! Pinned! Have a great day, my friend! XOXO

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 18, 2018 at 11:53 am

        Hahaha….so funny, but I TOTALLY understand ๐Ÿ˜‰ So happy you like this one, Annie! Thanks, my friend! You have a great day too! XOXO

        Reply
    17. Milena

      September 17, 2018 at 10:40 am

      5 stars
      I would look at the brie dripping on the side of the sandwich all day if I could. But there is no such chance – won’t really be able to stop myself from eating it all. Fast. And in the presence of blueberry jam and pepper, mmm.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 18, 2018 at 11:53 am

        I know what ya mean – me too!! Thanks Milena ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    18. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      September 17, 2018 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      GIRL! You’re killing me with that cheese melting down the sandwich. Holy cow, does anything make me hungrier than melty cheese? I really don’t think so! And I love that you included apple here. Apples are so good in savory food and I just don’t see them used that way enough!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 18, 2018 at 11:52 am

        Haha – right?! I’m right there with ya! Such a yummy treat ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    19. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      September 17, 2018 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      Yes please! What a fabulous combination of flavours (loving the blueberry jam!) and all that melty cheese ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 18, 2018 at 11:51 am

        Thank you so much, Jennifer! It is quite delish ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    20. David @ Spiced

      September 17, 2018 at 9:28 am

      You weren’t kidding when you said gourmet grilled sandwich, Dawn! This looks incredible. I love playing around with grilled cheese ingredients, but I don’t think I’ve ever tried a brie or camembert. I love both styles, but I typically just slice ’em and eat ’em with fresh, chewy Italian bread. Now I need to rethink that…or at least buy extra so that I can make these sammiches sometime soon! These bad boys are right up my alley.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 18, 2018 at 11:50 am

        Haha – nope ๐Ÿ˜‰ You definitely need to add these sandwiches to your menu – I’m sure you’d love ’em! Thanks David ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply

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