PB&J a la Mitchell and Cam

Modern Family makes my Wednesday night week after week.  If you've been living under a rock for the past couple of years and have never seen this comic masterpiece, I suggest renting/streaming it ASAP!  Some weeks, the only thing that gets me to Friday is the mid-week comedic oasis that is Modern Family.  Recently, I also received some culinary inspiration from my favorite funny family.  During season 2, Mitchell makes reference to a "PB&J" sandwich that consists of "pear, brie, and jambon".  It sounded delicious when the episode first aired, and it sounded pretty amazing on a recent rainy Saturday afternoon.  So I decided to make my own "PB&J" a la Mitchell and Cam.  I had pears, brie, and prosciutto (close enough).  I improvised a smear of dijon mustard because let's face it, not many things can't be improved by a little dijon.  Also, I took some creative license and grilled the PB&J masterpiece, I'm sure Cam would have wanted it that way :)  Turns out, Mitch and Cam were on to something!

PB&J (Pear, Brie, and Jambon) Sandwiches

Sliced Italian or French bread (sourdough would be good too)
1 thinly sliced pear (I recommend a sweet variety, like Bartlett)
Brie
A couple thin slices of prosciutto
A smear of dijon mustard
Freshly cracked black pepper
A little olive oil

Start by heating up your preferred method of sandwich-toasting: saute pan, grill pan, panini press, etc.  Next, smear dijon mustard on one piece of bread.  Arrange a few slices of brie on the other piece.  Next, top the brie with pear slices, and arrange the prosciutto on top.  Add a little black pepper, if you like.   Next, close up that sandwich and drizzle the bread with a little olive oil.  

Place the sandwich oiled-side-down on your hot pan.  Once the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is just starting to ooze, drizzle the other side with olive oil and give your sandwich a flip.  Once it is equally toasty on both sides, you're ready to eat! 

 I enjoyed my PB&J with a cup of butternut squash soup, it brightened my rainy Saturday right up!