California Bartlett Pear, Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients

• 8 slices Italian bread
• honey mustard, to taste
• 1/2 lb swiss cheese, cut into medium slices (preferably Gruyere)
• 2 large firm but ripe california bartlett pears, cut into twelfths
• 3/4 lb thinly sliced ham (preferably Black Forest)
• 1 bunch spinach, de-stemmed, washed and dried

Directions

1. 1

   Lightly toast bread slices.

2. 2

   Spread a thin layer of honey mustard on all 8 pieces of the bread.

3. 3

   Top 4 of the slices with the Swiss cheese.

4. 4

   Place under broiler until the cheese is melted.

5. 5

   Divide the pears, ham and spinach into fourths.

6. 6

   Place the pear slices on the melted cheese, then the ham on the pears, and, finally, the spinach on the ham.

7. 7

   Top with the 4 remaining pieces of bread.

8. 8

   Slice each sandwich in half and serve immediately.