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Ham and Cheese Sandwich

A classic ham and cheese sandwich, grilled to golden brown perfection with melted cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 4 slices Crusty bread or hearty sandwich bread 1/2-inch-thick
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise or softened unsalted butter divided
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard divided
  • 8 slices Swiss, Gruyère, or cheddar cheese thinly sliced, divided
  • 6 ounces Thinly sliced ham divided
  • 8 to 12 Pickle chips optional

Equipment

  • 12-inch nonstick skillet
  • Large Dutch oven or other heavy skillet or cooking weight

Method
 

  1. Place bread slices on a clean work surface. Spread 1 teaspoon mayonnaise or butter evenly over 1 side of each slice. Place 2 slices (mayonnaise side down) into a 12-inch nonstick skillet. Spread the top (dry side) of the 2 bread slices in skillet with the remaining mayonnaise or butter.
  2. Place 2 slices of cheese in an even layer on each bread slice in skillet. Top with the ham and pickle chips (if using), divided evenly between the 2 slices. Top with the remaining cheese (2 slices per sandwich).
  3. Spread 1 teaspoon mayonnaise evenly over the dry side of the remaining 2 bread slices, then spread with mustard. Close each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, mustard side down. Press firmly to adhere.
  4. Heat skillet over medium heat and cook until bread is golden brown on bottom, 4 to 6 minutes. Flip sandwiches.
  5. Set an empty large Dutch oven or other heavy skillet or cooking weight directly on top of sandwiches, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until second side is golden brown and cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes.
  6. Transfer sandwiches to a wire rack and let sit for 5 minutes. Transfer sandwiches to a cutting board, cut in half and serve warm.

Notes

This recipe makes 2 sandwiches. You can use your favorite type of hearty bread.

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