Turkey Ham & Cheese Recipe

Prepare condiments and produce

In a small bowl combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Slice tomato into 4 even slices. Separate and rinse lettuce leaves and pat dry. Peel and slice half a red onion into 4 thin rings if not already prepared.

Toast bread

Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each of the 4 bread slices. Heat a skillet over medium heat (or use a panini press). Place bread butter-side-down on the skillet and toast 1–2 minutes until golden brown; flip briefly (10–20 seconds) if you like both sides toasted. Remove and set aside, buttered side up.

Assemble sandwich

Spread the mayonnaise-Dijon mix on the unbuttered side of two toasted slices. On one slice, layer 4 slices of turkey breast (overlap slightly), then 2 slices of smoked ham, then the 2 cheese slices (break to fit if needed). Season the tomato slices with a light pinch of salt and pepper. Add tomato slices on top of the cheese, then add 2 lettuce leaves and 2 onion rings. If using pickles or avocado, add them now. Top with the second bread slice, mayonnaise-side-down.

Finish and serve

Press the sandwich gently, cut in half diagonally or down the middle. Serve immediately while the bread is still slightly warm. Enjoy with chips, salad, or pickles.

To melt the cheese and warm the meats, heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the assembled sandwich (butter on outer bread faces) and cover with a lid or a second heavy pan to trap heat. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the cheese is melted and bread is golden. Remove, rest 1 minute, then slice and serve.