AmericanWeeknight30 minutes or less

Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Name: Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 sandwich bread white or sourdough; 3 oz deli ham sliced thin; 2 American or Swiss cheese sliced; 1 tbsp unsalted butter softened; yellow mustard to taste; 1 tsp mayonnaise optional

Savory deli ham and melted cheese tucked between golden, buttery toasted bread — simple and satisfying.

10 min1 servings

Ingredients

2 sandwich bread · white or sourdough
3 oz deli ham · sliced thin
2 American or Swiss cheese · sliced
1 tbsp unsalted butter · softened
yellow mustard · to taste
1 tsp mayonnaise · optional

Directions

1
Butter the bread
Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice — this is what gives you that golden, crispy crust.
2
Add condiments
On the unbuttered side of one slice, spread mustard and mayonnaise if using.
3
Layer the fillings
Lay the ham slices evenly over the condiment side, then place the cheese slices on top of the ham.
4
Close the sandwich
Place the second bread slice on top, buttered side facing out.
5
Toast in a pan
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is deep golden brown, then flip and cook another 2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and both sides are crisp.
6
Slice and serve
Transfer to a cutting board, let it rest for 30 seconds, then cut diagonally and serve immediately.