Ham and Cheese Sandwich by Leah Colins

Imported from seriouseats.com by @laleshii
Easy
·
Prep 5m
Cook 10m
· 15m total

For the perfect ham and cheese sandwich, layer ribbons of satiny ham with tangy Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles, then cook it until the bread is golden and the melted cheese blankets the pork.

Best enjoyed as Breakfast Main Snack

Ingredients

for
servings
  • 4 slices crusty bread, or hearty sandwich bread
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise, or softened unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 8 slices Swiss, thin
  • 6 oz thinly sliced ham, thinly sliced
  • 8–12 pickles chips
Nutrition Facts
1
Amount per serving
Calories
859
% DV*
Total Fat 48g 62%
Saturated Fat 23g 117%
Unsaturated Fat 21g
Sodium 3543mg 154%
Total Carbs 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Sugars 6g 12%
Protein 57g 113%
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Steps

  1. 1

    Place bread slices on a clean work surface. Using a butter knife, spread 1 teaspoon mayonnaise or butter evenly over 1 side of each slice. Place 2 slices (mayonnaise side down) into a 12-inch nonstick skillet. Spread the top (dry side) of the 2 bread slices in skillet with the remaining mayonnaise or butter.

  2. 2

    Place 2 slices (about 1 ounce) of the cheese in an even layer on each bread slice in skillet. (Cut and/or layer cheese if needed to avoid cheese draping off the sides of the bread.) Top with the ham and pickle chips (if using), divided evenly between the 2 slices. Top with the remaining cheese ( 2 slices per sandwich). Spread 1 teaspoon mayonnaise evenly over the dry side of the remaining 2 bread slices, then spread with mustard. Close each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, mustard side down. Using a spatula, press firmly to adhere.

  3. 3

    Heat skillet over medium heat and cook until bread is golden brown on bottom, 4 to 6 minutes. Using 2 spatulas, flip sandwiches. Set an empty large Dutch oven or other heavy skillet or cooking weight directly on top of sandwiches, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until second side is golden brown and cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Using a spatula, transfer sandwiches to a wire rack and let sit for 5 minutes. Transfer sandwiches to a cutting board, cut in half and serve warm.