Mini Pumpernickel Grilled-Cheese and Pickle Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter 
• 2  dill pickles dry with paper towels sliced thin
• 4 ounces aged gouda cheese sliced thin (such as Winchester Sharp)
• 0.1 pound thin- ham smoked
• 24 slices cocktail-size pumpernickel bread 

Equipment

Directions

1. On each of 12 slices of bread, arrange a layer of gouda slices, cover with a layer of pickle slices, and top with a slice of ham. Top ham with another slice or two of cheese and cover with a piece of bread.
2. Divide butter between two large frying pans and heat over medium heat until butter melts and foam subsides. Divide sandwiches between pans and cook, turning once, until cheese is melted and each side is crisp, about 3 minutes per side.
3. Cut sandwiches in half diagonally and serve immediately.