Ingredients
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup smoked almonds , chopped fine
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
¼ teaspoon table salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
8 slices rustic bread (each ½-inch-thick)
8 ounces thinly sliced deli Black Forest ham
1 Granny Smith apple , cored, halved, and sliced thin
8 ounces Brie (1 wheel), halved, each half cut into 8 slices
Directions
1
Combine mayonnaise, almonds, tarragon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in bowl. Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly on 1 side of 4 bread slices. Arrange ham, apple, and Brie in even layers over mayonnaise. Top with remaining 4 bread slices.
2
Heat 12-inch grill pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot, about 1 minute. Place 2 sandwiches in pan, cheese side down, and weigh down with Dutch oven. Cook sandwiches until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to wire rack and repeat with remaining 2 sandwiches. Serve.