This buttery Grilled Ham and Cheese is the perfect weekend brunch or easy one-pan breakfast! This post is brought to you in collaboration with Maille.
A good grilled cheese is a thing of beauty.
It’s easy. Comforting. Brings you back to childhood. Somehow, a warm, gooey grilled cheese makes things feel just a little bit better.
Grilled cheese and soup night is certainly a thing in our house. There are just some days where you are too exhausted to cook or the weight of life is just a bit too heavy. You know those days.
When I do not want to cook, and when I need some comfort food, a grilled cheese is a go-to. It’s a once in a while treat, it’s nostalgic, and it’s delicious.
Not to mention, a grilled cheese is so versatile. Like this buttery, brunch-worthy grilled ham and cheese with a perfectly fried egg, peppery arugula, and tangy, bold Dijon mustard.
One morning, I created this grilled ham and cheese using ingredients I had on hand. I was inspired by a combination of the classic Croque Madame meets grilled cheese sandwich.
My secret to an amazing grilled cheese sandwich? Dijon mustard.
Hear me out.
I first learned of making grilled cheese with mustard when I saw Alton Brown do it on TV, and have been obsessed since. Dijon mustard gives a grilled cheese sandwich a whole new depth of bold, spicy flavor.
My favorite Dijon mustard is Maille Dijon Originale Mustard. I’m always experimenting with their mustard to create balanced, sweet-meets-savory recipes, such as this grilled cheese and ham or a Chicken Apple Sausage Skillet.
Maille’s mustards are creamy, balanced, and high-quality. While I used Maille Dijon Originale Mustard here, the Maille Honey Dijon Mustard would also be delicious for a slighter sweeter sandwich.
What’s your favorite way to dress up a grilled cheese? We hope that you make and enjoy this brunch-ready Grilled Ham and Cheese! Enter Maille’s giveaway to win a $500 brunch makeover here!
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Breakfast Grilled Ham and Cheese
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
Description
This buttery Grilled Ham and Cheese is the perfect weekend brunch or easy one-pan breakfast!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 eggs
- 4 slices brioche bread
- 4 teaspoons Maille Dijon Originale Mustard
- 6 slices ham
- 4 slices cheddar, white cheddar, or Gruyere
- 1/2 cup arugula
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt one tablespoon of butter in a preheated skillet and fry the eggs to your liking. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the fried eggs to a plate.
- Assemble the sandwiches. Spread 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard on each slice of bread.
- Layer two slices of bread each with 3 slices of ham, 1 fried egg, and 2 slices of cheese. Top with 1/4 cup of arugula.
- Melt the last tablespoon of butter in the skillet and cook the sandwiches until golden brown on each side and the cheese has melted, about 2-3 minutes per side. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 772
- Sugar: 8.7g
- Fat: 27g
- Fiber: 4.1g
- Protein: 48.2g
- Cholesterol: 244mg
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this looks so yummy and mouth watering. a healthy way to start breakfast!
Man! this looks so good. So simple, but probably have me dancing while I eat it.
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I like grilled sandwiches especially ham and cheese. I like using sharp cheeses as it gives more flavor.
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Okay, this is amazing. I never even thought about something like this for breakfast! Count me in for sure!
This is so different but looks so tasty! Always looking for new breakfast ideas!
I like grilled cheese sandwiches and soup for dinner once in a whilc. It is such a treat after a long and exhausting day, I have no idea. Dijon mustard can make grilled cheese more delicious.
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These look so delicious! Grilled ham and cheese is always a great meal idea!
Looks really yummy without the eggs. So appetizing.
Grilled cheese sandwiches have been one of my eternal favorites. Love the looks. Feeling hungry.
Goodness. I love ham and cheeseeee! All the more if it’s grilled!!!!!!! Wanna go home and make one!
Wow, this just looks very delicious. I can eat this for lunch, dinner, and snacks too.
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Now this is 100% right up my street and what a great way to kick off the day with some ham and cheese delicious!
That looks so good! I’ve never thought of having grilled cheese for breakfast before. I love this new twist on a classic.
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Wow your sandwich looks mouth watering. You know what I am still struggling to make perfect grilled sandwich. If you have any tips for me then plz share
My friend grew up on grilled cheese sandwiches and still enjoys them. I like how this one is more of an adult version.
Oh my that looks delicious! Some homemade soup to go along with it too!
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Oh my goodness….. this looks delicious! I am super hungry and this is screaming my name… thank you for the delicious recipe!
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