Grilled Ham, Bacon, and Muenster Cheese Sandwich w/ Baked Fries

Dinner Tonight: Grilled Ham, Bacon, and Muenster Cheese Sandwich w/ Baked Fries




For Breakfast this morning I broke out a can of Turkey Spam. First time I used Turkey Spam in quite a while. It's another one of those items I love but never seem to use often. I sliced off a couple of

pieces to fry. I lightly sprayed a small skillet with Pam Non Stick Spray and heated the skillet on medium heat. Since they're already fully cooked while still in the can, so you only need to brown them slightly. About two minutes on each side. As the Spam cooked I toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin. I then used the same skillet I fried the Spam and fried 1 Egg Sunnyside Up. Put it all together and I had one delicious Turkey Spam and Fried Egg Breakfast Sandwich! I've been dealing with a Sinus Headache the last couple of days so being caught up on all the house work I rested and caught up on some shows I recorded. For Dinner tonight I prepared a Grilled Ham, Bacon, and Muenster Cheese Sandwich w/ Baked Fries.


When I went to Kroger the other day I picked up some Boar’s Head Sweet Sliced Ham and Boar’s Head Muenster Cheese. Which means it's time again for Grilled Sandwiches! So for tonight Grilled

Sandwich I’m making a Grilled Ham, Bacon, and Muenster Cheese Sandwich! I’ll be using Boar’s Head Sweet Slice Ham, Simple Truth Hickory Smoked Bacon, Boar’s Head Muenster Cheese, French’s Spicy Brown Mustard, Kraft Reduced Fat Mayo w/ Olive Oil, and Aunt Millie’s light Whole Grain Bread. I’ll be preparing the Sandwich on my flat top griddle so I’ll also need some Blue Bonnet Light for the griddle to grill my Sandwich. That’s the ingredients for another delicious Grilled Sandwich! I also turned the oven on at 425 degrees, for the Fries.




I first prepared my Bacon. Again, I used Simple Truth Hickory Smoked Bacon. It fries up great and love the flavor. But AS always when preparing Bacon you have to use Bacon Math to figure out how much Bacon to fry. I needed 3 slices so by my Bacon Math that totals out 6 slices! When making Bacon always multiply the amount by 2. Because you know you’ll always eat as much as you making! Laid the Bacon on a Paper Towel lined plate until needed.






While the griddle was heating I got the Sandwich ready to grill. Took a slice of the Aunt Millie’s

Bread and topped it with some of the Kraft Mayo. Then layered the Boar’s Head Ham, the Boar’s Head Muenster Cheese, the Bacon, French’s Brown Spicy Mustard, and added the top slice of the Bread. I then Buttered the bottom and top halves of the Bread with Blue Bonnet Butter. With the griddle heated I grilled my Sandwich. Grilled the bottom half just over 3 minutes, then flipped it over and grilled the other side about 2 1/2 minutes. Until both sides were golden brown! What a Sandwich, Boar’s Head Gone Wild! The Ham ,as always, was delicious and the Muenster Cheese with it’s melted creaminess made the sandwich. And of course Bacon on anything makes it better! The Simple Truth Hickory Smoked Bacon has slowly become my favorite Bacon. Last week I used Boar's Head Gouda Cheese and I switched it up using the Boar's Head Muenster Cheese. Both melt beautifully on Sandwiches and have that rich creamy taste. I love either one!



As my Grill was heating I baked my Fries. I’m using Alexia Organic Yukon Select Fries. Seasoned

them with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn Medley. Baked them at 425 degrees for 16 minutes. They bake up beautifully and seasoned just right. Plus they are only 120 calories and 15 net carbs. It’s an easy prepared but hot and filling meal. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Diet Peach Snapple to drink.











Boar’s Head Sweet Slice Boneless Smoked Ham
With natural juices.

Enjoy the exceptional flavor of a traditional bone-in ham without the bone. Available in the Deli retail case as a center of the plate item or at the Service Deli sliced by the pound for a sandwich of note.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 oz (56g)
Servings Per Container Varied
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 Calories from Fat 20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 520mg 22%
Potassium 160mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 10g 20%

http://boarshead.com/products/detail/11018-sweet-slice-brand-boneless-smoked-ham





Boar’s Head Muenster Cheese

Made under the watchful eye of Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers, this cheese is handcrafted and accented with an edible natural Annatto colored rind. This mellow flavored, semi-soft cheese is the perfect balance to sweet cuts like Boar’s Head Maple Honey Turkey.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 oz (28g)
Servings Per Container About 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 13%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Trans Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg 9%
Sodium 190mg 8%
Potassium 30mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 6g 13%

https://boarshead.com/products/detail/981-pre-cut-all-natural-muenster-cheese




Muenster cheese (Wiki)
Muenster (English: /ˈmʌnstər/ or /ˈmʊnstər/) or munster is a semi-soft cheese from the United States.

It is thought to be an imitation of the Alsatian washed-rind Munster cheese, introduced by German immigrants. It is distinct from the processed dairy food Sweet Muenster Cheese. Its name is unrelated to the German city of Münster or the Irish province of Munster but to the French city of Munster in Alsace.

In contrast, "Munster", or "Munster Gerome", is made from unpasteurized cow’s milk in the Alsatian Vosges region and the Franche-Comté regions in France. The name Munster-Géromé is a protected A.O.C. and is strictly regulated in its production technique and source geography. The American "muenster" name distinguishes these cheeses.

Its taste varies from bland, like a white American cheese, to sharp, like a Monterey Jack cheese.

Muenster is pale in color and smooth in texture with an orange rind. The cheese is made from cow's milk. The rind's orange color is from annatto, a sweet and nutty seasoning used to add flavor and color to cheeses such as Cheddar, Colby, Red Leicester, and Mimolette. Muenster usually has a very mild flavor and smooth, soft texture. In some cases, when properly aged, it can develop a strong flavor with a pungent aroma. This cheese is commonly served as an appetizer. Because it melts well, it is also often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, tuna melts, quesadillas, cheeseburgers, macaroni and cheese, and pizza.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muenster_cheese

Grilled Ham and Cheese w/ Baked Crinkle Fries

Dinner Tonight: Grilled Ham and Cheese w/ Baked Crinkle Fries

I just had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea for Breakfast. After Breakfast I started laundry for Mom, a couple of loads. Then finished up house cleaning and it was clean the stove day. Everything done inside and moved on to the outside. As usual had to get the leaf blower out and clean the deck and driveway. Got the clippers out and trimmed the vines alongside the driveway. All done for the day and kicked back and caught up on some programs that I recorded.For Dinner tonight its a Grilled Ham and Cheese w/ Baked Crinkle Fries.

I used Boar’s Head Deluxe Ham, Kraft Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese, and Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread. I had purchased the Boar’s Head Deluxe Ham at Kroger. I love all the Boar’s Head Meats and Cheese and this Deluxe Ham has become my favorite Ham. Always fresh and lower in calories and sodium. To make the sandwich I buttered one side of both slices of bread with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter and then on the unbuttered sides layered the Ham and then the Cheese. I then grilled the sandwich in a preheated pan that I had sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray. Grilling both sides until golden brown. I love a Grilled Cheese Sandwich, but the Boar’s Head Ham kicks it up another notch!

For a side I baked some Ore Ida Crinkle Fries, served with a side of Hunt’s Ketchup. Also had a Diet Dr. Pepper to drink. For dessert later a Weight Watcher's Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar.








Boar’s Head Meats and Cheese

Branded Deluxe Ham
Water added.
It all started with Branded Deluxe Ham. Slow cooked for a tender taste, this was our very first product and continues to be a favorite today.

Grilled Ham and Cheese w/ Baked Crinkle Fries

Dinner Tonight: Grilled Ham and Cheese w/ Baked Crinkle Fries




For Breakfast this morning I fried up some slices Glier's Turkey Goetta and toasted a couple of slices of Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread that I topped with some Smucker's Sugar Free Blackberry Jam.

Along with the morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. After Breakfast I headed up to our local Kroger and picked up a few items for Mom and myself. Then on the way back I took the car through the car wash and back home. The heat and humidity has returned, blah! It does beat zero and snow though!! Did some cleaning outside. Back inside I had to repair a wheel on the vacuum again. The Hoover Cordless Vacuum is one of the best buys I've made, It makes sweeping so much easier without dealing with cord. Wanted to keep it simple and light for Dinner, tonight its a Grilled Ham and Cheese w/ Baked Crinkle Fries.



I used Boar’s Head Deluxe Ham, Kraft Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese, and Healthy Life Whole Grain

Bread. I had purchased the Boar’s Head Deluxe Ham at Kroger, on sale the other day. I love all the Boar’s Head Meats and Cheese. Always fresh and lower in calories and sodium. To make the sandwich I buttered one side of both slices of bread with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter and then on the unbuttered sides layered the Ham and then the Cheese. I then grilled the sandwich in a preheated pan that I had sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray. Grilling both sides until golden brown. I love a Grilled Cheese Sandwich, but the Boar's Head Ham kicks it up another notch!







For a side I baked some Ore Ida Crinkle Fries, served with a side of Hunt’s Ketchup. Also had a Diet Dr. Pepper to drink. For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Mousse.








Boar’s Head Meats and Cheese

Branded Deluxe Ham
Water added.

It all started with Branded Deluxe Ham. Slow cooked for a tender taste, this was our very first product and continues to be a favorite today.

Grilled Ham and Cheese w/ Baked Crinkle Fries

Dinner Tonight: Grilled Ham and Cheese w/ Baked Crinkle Fries




Started my day off with a couple of Jennie- O Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links, an Egg Beater's Egg White Scrambled Egg (topped with a sprinkle of Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese), and a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin. Also my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. A very good start to the day! We have another gloomy and rainy day out there again, in the 50's though. Rain outside and it was clean the house today on the inside. Dusted, vacuumed, and cleaned the oven today, For dinner tonight, broke out the comfort food to drive those rainy day blues away! I prepared a Grilled Ham and Cheese w/ Baked Crinkle Fries.



I used Boar’s Head Maple Glazed Honey Coat Ham, Kraft Sharp Cheddar Cheese, and Aunt Millie's

Whole Grain Bread. I had purchased the  Boar’s Head Maple Glazed Honey Coat Ham at Kroger, on sale the other day. I love all the Boar's Head Meats and Cheese. Always fresh and lower in calories and sodium. To make the sandwich I buttered one side of both slices of bread with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter and then on the unbuttered sides layered the Ham and then the Cheese. I then grilled the sandwich in a preheated pan that I had sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray. Grilling both sides until golden brown. I love a Grilled Cheese Sandwich, but the Ham makes it even better! A Classic Comfort Food Sandwich on rainy and dreary day.



For a side I baked some Ore Ida Crinkle Fries, served with a side of Hunt’s Ketchup. Also had a Diet Peach Snapple to drink. For dessert later a Skinny Cow Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream Bar.









Boar’s Head Maple Glazed Honey Coat Ham
Water added.

A sweet treat that is nutritious and delicious. This ham has 100% pure maple syrup and golden honey

baked right in, making it a great choice for sandwiches and salads alike.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size Serv Size 2 oz (56g)
Serving Per Container Varied
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 Calories from Fat 10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 570mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 3g
Protein 10g 20%

http://boarshead.com/products/ham/150-maple-glazed-honey-coat-ham

Grilled Ham and Cheese w/ Maple Bacon Pecan Roasted Butternut Squash

Dinner Tonight: Grilled Ham and Cheese w/ Maple Bacon Pecan Roasted Butternut Squash

Findlay Market Parade

Well today is a Holiday here in the Cincinnati area! It's Opening Day here in Cincinnati. Opening Day here is like no other Opening Day in Baseball. The day starts off with annual Findlay Market Parade, this is the 96th annual Parade this year. It's the only day where skipping school and calling in sick to work is accepted. As long time Manager of the Reds said "It's a holiday—a baseball holiday! Ain’t no other place in America got that!" — Sparky Anderson. So Play Ball!





It's been partly cloudy all day but it's in the 60's. They are calling for rain later tonight and most of the upcoming week. After a light Breakfast went to Kroger for a few items I needed for tomorrow's dinner, figured I would get it now while it's not raining. Had an mid - afternoon doctors appointment at the Oncologist, just my normal 6 month check-up. For dinner tonight some delicious leftovers; Grilled Ham and Cheese w/ Maple Bacon Pecan Roasted Butternut Squash.

It was leftover Heaven tonight for dinner! I used slices of the Baked Glazed Ham (Cumberland Gap Premium Boneless and Semi-Boneless Hams) that I prepared for yesterday's dinner. I heated up a medium size skillet on medium heat, added a 1/2 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. As that was heating I sliced some off of yesterday's Baked Ham. Along with the Ham I used Klosterman Wheat Bread and Kraft Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese to make my sandwich with. To make the sandwich I buttered one side of both slices of bread with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter and then on the unbuttered sides layered the Ham and then the Cheese. I then grilled the sandwich in my preheated pan. Grilling both sides until golden brown. I love a Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich, but made with this ham it was even better! The Cumberland Gap Premium Boneless and Semi-Boneless Hams are incredible, moist and so flavorful!




For a side dish I reheated the Maple Bacon Pecan Roasted Butternut Squash. I love this dish, it turned me into a huge fan of Butternut Squash. It does take a little time and effort to make this dish but the reward is truly one of my favorite side dishes! To make it I’ll need; 6 pieces of Jennie – O Turkey Bacon, 5 cups peeled and cubed Butternut Squash, 1 cup Pecans, roughly chopped, ¼ cup Maple Grove Farms Sugar Free Maple Syrup, 2-3 tablespoons Bacon Fat (rendered from cooking bacon), ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt. I used Turkey Bacon instead of the regular Bacon, Sugar Free Maple Syrup, and added the dash of Nutmeg. Which varies from the other recipes I found, I always try to cut calories and carbs from all recipes. With these ingredients you know how delicious this is going to be! I've the complete recipe at the end of the post, this is one you'll want to try! For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding.






Maple Bacon Pecan Roasted Butternut Squash

Ingredients:
6 pieces of Jennie – O Turkey Bacon
5 cups peeled and cubed Butternut Squash
1 cup Pecans, roughly chopped
¼ cup Maple Grove Farms Sugar Free Maple Syrup
2-3 tablespoons Bacon Fat (rendered from cooking bacon)
½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
¼ teaspoon Sea Salt





Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Place strips of bacon on a foil lined baking sheet
Cook bacon for 20 minutes. Bacon should still be slightly soft (not crispy) when you pull it out of the oven. Remove from baking sheet to cool on a paper towel lined plate. Chop bacon into small pieces once cooled. Place the rendered bacon fat in a large bowl.
Add the cubed butternut squash, pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt to the large bowl with the bacon fat.
Mix together to coat the squash well. Add pieces of bacon to the mixture and mix well.
Add mixture to a 9×11 glass baking dish.
Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.
Place dish in the oven to bake for 35-40 minutes (depending on size of cubed butternut squash) or until squash is soft.
Serve immediately.