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Ham and Cheese Sandwich

A classic ham and cheese sandwich, grilled to golden 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 thin slices, 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
  • Butter knife
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Place bread slices on a clean work surface. Using a butter knife, 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 the 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. Using a spatula, press firmly to adhere.
  4. Heat skillet over medium heat and cook until bread is golden brown on bottom, 4 to 6 minutes. Using 2 spatulas, flip sandwiches. 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.
  5. Using a spatula, 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.

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