Grilled Ham and Cheese with Strawberry-Red-Wine Jam

~ Total: 30 mins, Yield: 10 sandwiches

Ingredients:

• Twenty 1/4-inch-thick slices of brioche

• 1/2 cup Strawberry Margarita Preserves mixed with 1/4 cup of Mulled Red Wine Jelly

• 10 thin slices of baked ham

• 10 thin slices of Gruyère cheese

• Softened unsalted butter

Directions:

Heat a large griddle. Spread 10 of the brioche slices with the jams. Top with the ham and Gruyère and close the sandwiches. Lightly butter the outside of the sandwiches and cook over moderate heat until toasted and the cheese is melted, 2 minutes per side. Cut in half and serve right away.

Suggested Pairing: Pinot Noir is terrific with the melty cheese and smoky ham.