Prosciutto and Finlandia Grilled Swiss Cheese with Olive Tapenade recipe from Finlandia Cheese

Here is another great recipe from Chef Ariane Duarte and the folks at Finlandia Cheese =) I especially love the combination of flavors this grilled cheese provides.

Prosciutto and Finlandia Grilled Swiss Cheese with Olive Tapenade

Created by Chef Ariane Duarte

Serves 4

¼ lb. imported prosciutto

1 package Finlandia Swiss sliced cheese

8 slices sliced country white bread

4T butter

Olive Tapenade

1c olives (your choice) – pits removed

2 cloves garlic

1t red pepper flake

1T olive oil

1T chopped parsley

Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse about 6 times. Spread tapenade on all 8 slices of bread. Then add a slice of cheese and a slice of prosciutto to only 4 slices and top with each of the remaining 4 slices. Melt butter on a griddle and toast “sandwiches” golden brown and until cheese melts.

Hearty ham and swiss sandwich recipe

(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I always loved grilled ham and Swiss sandwiches when I was a kid. My mom used to make them when it was too hot to turn on the oven but she still wanted to serve us a hot meal.

HEARTY HAM AND SWISS SANDWICH

• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 8 slices German rye bread
• 12 slices smoked ham
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 4 large lettuce leaves
• red onion to taste
• softened butter

Directions
Mix completely together mustard and mayonnaise, spread on 4 slices of bread. Layer with 3 slices of ham, cheese and veggies. Top with remaining bread. Melt softened butter in skillet and grill sandwiches until golden on both sides and cheese is melting.