*Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2014. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.
With April being national grilled cheese month, I wanted to come up with a sandwich that was both unusual and special. When I told my husband that I was going to make a Prosciutto, Melon & Provolone Grilled Cheese Sandwich, he was less than thrilled...he even said they sounded "gross".
Fast forward to about half an hour after he'd uttered the "g" word while we were sitting down to lunch. I eyed him suspiciously as he bravely started eating.
I waited patiently...."WELL?" I asked. "What do you think???"
"I'm thinking it's a lot better than I thought it was going to be," he said. "I thought the melon would turn into a mushy mess but it actually held its texture better than I thought it was going to." "I like it!" he said. "I think I'll have another." Needless to say, I was a happy camper! 🙂
Break out of your pre-conceived notion of what a grilled cheese should be and try this grilled cheese sandwich. You may even go back for seconds!
PROVOLONE GRILLED CHEESE {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes
8 slices of your favorite firm bread (I used Brownberry Italian bread)
4 tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature
16 slices of smoked provolone (4 per sandwich)
16 slices prosciutto (4 per sandwich)
16 - ½" slices of cantaloupe (4 per sandwich)
4 teaspoons honey, divided
-Butter one side of each slice of bread. Set 4 aside.
-Place 4 slices of bread, butter side down, on a tray.
-Place 2 slices of the provolone on each slice of bread.
-Top the provolone with 2 slices of prosciutto each.
-Top the prosciutto with 4 slices of a cantaloupe each.
-Drizzle 1 teaspoon of honey on top of the melon on each sandwich.
-Top the melon and honey with two more slices of prosciutto.
-Top the prosciutto with 2 more slices of provolone.
-Top the provolone with the buttered bread, butter side up.
-In a large skillet over medium heat, cook until the bread is browned and the cheese has begun to melt.
-Flip and cook and brown the sandwich on the other side.
-Slice in half and serve immediately.
For more delicious prosciutto and melon, recipes check out 13 Ways to Pair the Sweet and Salty Taste from Brit & Co.
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Nutmeg Nanny says
This sandwich looks amazing! I love the melon thrown into the mix...yum!
Renee Goerger says
Thanks, Brandy! Glad you like it!