Ham & Cheese (whole / Half) Recipe
Make Ham & Cheese (whole / Half) Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Additions
Method
Preparation
- 1
Gather Ingredients
Collect all the ingredients listed above to prepare the sandwich.
- 2
Prepare Bread
Take the two slices of whole wheat bread and lay them flat on a clean surface.
Assembly
- 3
Layer Ham and Cheese
On one slice of bread, layer 4 slices of ham followed by 4 slices of cheddar cheese.
- 4
Add Optional Ingredients
If desired, add a leaf of lettuce and 2 slices of tomato on top of the ham and cheese. Spread mayonnaise and mustard on the other slice of bread as per your taste.
- 5
Complete the Sandwich
Place the second slice of bread on top to complete the sandwich.
Cooking
- 6
Grill the Sandwich
In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, place the sandwich in the skillet.
- 7
Cook Until Golden
Cook the sandwich for 3-4 minutes on one side until it turns golden brown, then carefully flip it and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side.
- 8
Slice and Serve
Once both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted, remove the sandwich from the skillet. Slice the sandwich in half for serving.