Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Sliced ham and cheddar on buttered bread with mustard and lettuce. One serving in 5 minutes.
The sandwich is simple, so build it with some care. Layer the ham in folds rather than flat, so it holds air and tastes more generous than it is.
Butter both slices all the way to the crust. The butter keeps the mustard and any moisture from the lettuce from reaching the bread, and it is why a good sandwich stays fresh for hours.
Mustard is better than mayonnaise here. It cuts through the ham and cheese without making things slippery. A thin smear on one slice is enough.
Put the lettuce between the ham and the cheese, and not against the bread, where it makes the slice limp. Cut in half on the diagonal. A sandwich like this is easily improved by the quality of the bread and the butter, so spend a little there. Toasting it in a pan turns it into a croque-style sandwich, with the cheese melted into the ham.
Questions About Ham and Cheese Sandwich
How long does Ham and Cheese Sandwich take to make?
About 5 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 1.
What are the key tips for making Ham and Cheese Sandwich?
Fold the ham for a fuller sandwich. Keep the lettuce away from the bread. Wrap in baking paper for a packed lunch.
What should I serve with Ham and Cheese Sandwich?
Crisps; Apple; Pickles; Glass of milk.
How should Ham and Cheese Sandwich be stored?
Best eaten fresh. In a cool bag it keeps for a few hours.
Is Ham and Cheese Sandwich suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Ham and Cheese Sandwich?
About 520 kcal per serving, with 27 g protein, 49 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Ham and Cheese Sandwich: Step by Step
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Butter both slices of bread to the edges and spread one with the mustard.
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Fold the ham over the mustard slice, then add the lettuce and the cheese.
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Close with the second slice, press down gently and cut in half.
A Few Pointers
- Fold the ham for a fuller sandwich.
- Keep the lettuce away from the bread.
- Wrap in baking paper for a packed lunch.
What to Serve With It
Crisps · Apple · Pickles · Glass of milk
Storage
Best eaten fresh. In a cool bag it keeps for a few hours.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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