Grilled Ham, Pear, and Cheese Sandwiches

I only make these in the fall & winter.  I guess cooler weather makes me think of pears, and cheese, and chewy bread toasted in butter.  (Now, I'm hungry.)  They're so good and comforting and EASY...I really should make them all year. 

{Yes, there is a bite taken out of that sandwich.  I'm sorry; I couldn't help myself.}

Here's all you need:

Grilled Ham, Pear, and Cheese Sandwiches

sliced sourdough bread
swiss cheese slices
deli ham, sliced thin
pear, sliced thin

Start out with your bread...layer on a slice of cheese, ham, the pear slices and one more slice of cheese.  Top with the other slice of bread.

(No condiments necessary, but if I *had* to add one, I'd choose Dijon mustard.)

That extra slice of cheese on top will help keep the pears from sliding out.

Melt some (salted) butter in a pan over medium-low heat.  Add the sandwiches. Before covering the pan with the lid, add a few pats of butter on the top slices of bread.  Cover and cook until the bread is golden and toasted.

Flip the sandwiches and cook the other side.

I love sandwiches. Do you?