For a quick and delicious lunch on-the-go or an indulgent comfort food snack, nothing quite beats a warm, gooey, melted Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich. Who doesn’t love the classic combination of salty ham, melted cheese, and crispy toast?
A good Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich is a thing of beauty! They are simple to make and incredibly flavorful. Whether served up for a family dinner or a quick lunch break, a Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich offers a winning combination that everyone loves.
Not only does this sandwich taste great, but it comes together quickly and easily with just a few ingredients. Take your sandwich game to the next level and get ready to show off your culinary skills with this fantastic recipe!
What is a Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich?
A Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich is a satisfying and comforting combination of perfectly toasted bread slices, containing succulent ham and melting cheese. The preparation embeds a sense of anticipation as the cheese melts indulgently over the savory ham. The enjoyment of consuming it is a sensory experience, with the simultaneous crunch and ooze, the combination of tastes, and the warm, wholesome feeling it brings. It can be seen as a symbol of simplicity yet richness, an everyday delight turned luxurious through the perfect grilling process. Each bite awakens the senses, making it more than just a meal, but a moment of pleasure and satisfaction.
Ingredients
- Sliced ham
- Swiss cheese
- Bread
- Tomatoes
- Mayonnaise
How to make a Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Lay out the slices of bread on a clean surface. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.
Place a slice of Swiss cheese on two of the bread slices. Add a slice of ham on top of the Swiss cheese. Layer tomato slices on top of the ham. Place the remaining slices of Swiss cheese on top of the tomato slices.
Take the other slice of bread and place it on top of the cheese, creating a sandwich.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Carefully place the sandwich onto the heated skillet or griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, and the ham is heated through.
Once both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted, remove the sandwich from the heat.
Allow the sandwich to cool for a minute or two, then slice it in half diagonally if you prefer.
Serve your grilled ham, Swiss cheese, and tomato sandwich while it’s hot. Enjoy!
Feel free to customize this sandwich with your favorite condiments or additional ingredients like lettuce or bacon for extra flavor and texture.
Tools For This Recipe
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- GreenPan Frying Pan–GreenPan has the best frying pans, healthy nonstick and oven safe.
- Di Oro Flexible Silicone Spatula–The perfect spatula to keep your GreenPans scratch free.
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Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices of white bread
- 4 slices of deli ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 2 slices of tomato
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Lay out the slices of bread on a clean surface. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place a slice of Swiss cheese on two of the bread slices. Add a slice of ham on top of the Swiss cheese. Layer tomato slices on top of the ham. Place the remaining slices of Swiss cheese on top of the tomato slices.
- Take the other slice of bread and place it on top of the cheese, creating a sandwich.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Carefully place the sandwich onto the heated skillet or griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, and the ham is heated through.
- Once both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted, remove the sandwich from the heat.
- Allow the sandwich to cool for a minute or two, then slice it in half diagonally if you prefer.
- Serve your grilled ham, Swiss cheese, and tomato sandwich while it’s hot. Enjoy!
- Feel free to customize this sandwich with your favorite condiments or additional ingredients like lettuce or bacon for extra flavor and texture.
