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Hot Ham & Cheese Recipe

Name: Carriage Inns HOT HAM & CHEESE Recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 slices Dewig's ham, thinly sliced; 2 slices Bread, homemade (country or sourdough), slices; 1 tbs Butter, softened; 2 slices Cheddar cheese, sliced (or choice of cheese: Swiss, American); 1 tsp Yellow mustard (optional); 1 tsp Mayonnaise (optional); 1 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground; 4 slices Pickles or pickle slices

Inspired by Carriage Inn

Time15m

Serves1

Thinly sliced Dewig's ham grilled and topped with your choice of cheese served on grilled homemade bread

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Ingredients

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Sandwich

8 slices Dewig's ham, thinly sliced2 slices Bread, homemade (country or sourdough), slices1 tbs Butter, softened2 slices Cheddar cheese, sliced (or choice of cheese: Swiss, American)1 tsp Yellow mustard (optional)1 tsp Mayonnaise (optional)

For finishing (optional)

1 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground4 slices Pickles or pickle slices

Method

Prep and assemble

Preheat and prepare bread

Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat (about 350°F / medium). Spread 1/2 tablespoon of softened butter evenly on the outside face of each bread slice. If using mustard or mayonnaise, spread the mustard/mayo thinly on the inside face of one or both slices now.

Layer sandwich

Place one slice of bread butter-side down on a plate or cutting board. Layer 4 slices of thinly sliced Dewig's ham evenly across the bread so they slightly overlap. Top the ham with 1 slice of cheese (or your chosen cheese). Add the remaining 4 ham slices on top of the cheese for extra ham coverage, then place the second slice of cheese atop the ham if you prefer cheesier interior. Finish by placing the second slice of bread butter-side up.

Grill sandwich

Cook first side

Place the assembled sandwich in the preheated skillet or griddle butter-side down. Cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure even contact with the pan. Check the underside — it should be golden brown and crisp.

Flip and melt cheese

Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the second side for another 3–4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low if the bread is browning too quickly. To help the cheese fully melt, cover the pan with a lid for 1–2 minutes during the second side's cooking time.

Finish and rest

When both sides are golden and the cheese is melted, transfer the sandwich to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute. If using pickles, place them inside before cutting or serve on the side. Season with a light twist of freshly ground black pepper if desired.

Serve

Cut the sandwich in half on the diagonal and serve hot. Offer extra mustard, mayonnaise, or pickles alongside.