Ham & Cheese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sandwich
For Hot (Grilled) Version
Method
Cold (Classic) Assembly
Prepare bread
Spread half of the butter or mayonnaise evenly on one side of each bread slice. If using Dijon mustard, spread it thinly on the same side as the mayo/butter on one slice.
Assemble sandwich
Place the cheddar slice on the unspread side of one bread slice (so the spread faces in). Layer the ham slices evenly on top of the cheese. Add optional pickle slices and lettuce if using.
Finish
Top with the second bread slice, spread side down. Press lightly to compact and slice the sandwich in half if desired. Serve immediately.
Hot (Grilled) Version
Preheat pan
Heat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-low to medium heat for 1–2 minutes.
Butter bread
Spread the unsalted butter evenly on the outside faces of both bread slices. Assemble the sandwich with cheese and ham as described above, keeping the buttered sides out.
Grill sandwich
Place the assembled sandwich in the hot skillet. Cook 2–4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crisp. Flip carefully with a spatula and cook another 2–3 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted. If the bread is browning too fast before the cheese melts, lower the heat and cover the skillet for 1–2 minutes to trap heat.
Serve
Remove from pan, let rest 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.