Grilled Open-face Ham, Brie, and Arugula Sandwiches
Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon
Prepare to indulge in a life-changing sandwich. The combination of creamy brie, salty ham, and crisp arugula is heaven on a plate.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Put 1/4 cup olive oil, the lemon juice and zest, garlic, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste in a blender and pulse to combine.
Step 2
2
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above cooking grate only 4 to 5 seconds). Brush oil on both sides of bread and put on grill; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill 2 minutes. Turn over, top with cheese, close lid, and grill until cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3
3
Top cheese evenly with ham. In a large bowl, toss arugula with vinaigrette and arrange a handful on each sandwich. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over sandwiches.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per sandwich.
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for grilling bread
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
20 slices (1/2 to 3/4 in. thick) ciabatta (1 loaf)
1 pound brie cheese, cut into 1/4-in. by 2-in. slices
3/4 pound ham, thinly sliced
About 1/2 lb. arugula, washed and spun dry
Directions
Step 1
1
Put 1/4 cup olive oil, the lemon juice and zest, garlic, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste in a blender and pulse to combine.
Step 2
2
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above cooking grate only 4 to 5 seconds). Brush oil on both sides of bread and put on grill; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill 2 minutes. Turn over, top with cheese, close lid, and grill until cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3
3
Top cheese evenly with ham. In a large bowl, toss arugula with vinaigrette and arrange a handful on each sandwich. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over sandwiches.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per sandwich.
