Jul 13 2026

Ham & Cheese Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

Ham + Cheddar, American, Swiss, provolone, or pepper-jack

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Extras

Method

Preparation of Ham & Cheese

  1. 1

    Prepare Ingredients

    Gather all ingredients including sliced ham and cheeses. If you are using optional extras like bread, butter, mustard, lettuce, and tomato, prepare them as well.

  2. 2

    Layer the Ingredients

    Take a slice of your chosen bread and spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on one side. Place 2 slices of ham followed by 1 slice each of cheddar, Swiss, provolone, and pepper jack cheese on top.

  3. 3

    Add Optional Extras

    If desired, add lettuce and tomato slices on top of the cheese for added flavor and crunch.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Butter the Bread

    Spread butter on the outside of the bread slices to ensure they toast nicely.

  2. 5

    Grill the Sandwich

    In a skillet over medium heat, place the sandwich and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serving

  1. 6

    Slice and Serve

    Once the sandwich is grilled to perfection, remove it from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, slice it in half, and serve while warm.

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