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Grilled ham and cheese.
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Grilled Ham and Cheese

This delicious grilled ham and cheese recipe is a classic! Elevate it  with onion jam for the ultimate sandwich.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 15 minutes
Fat 46
Carbs 33
Protein 36
Yield 2

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 4 thick slices of white sandwich bread
  • 6 oz. deli-sliced ham divided
  • 4 slices white cheddar cheese divided

Optional Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Raspberry or onion jam

Instructions

  • Spread ½ tablespoon of butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Layer 3 oz. of ham and 2 slices of cheese on the unbuttered side of each piece of bread. Then, top with the remaining slices of bread.
    two slices of bread on a cutting board.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. If there is room, place both sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 minutes. Then, flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
    a piece of toasted bread in a frying pan.

Make it fancy

  • To make this grilled cheese “fancy,” spread 1 tablespoon of raspberry jam, a savory onion jam, or your favorite jam onto the unbuttered side of a slice of bread. Then continue with assembling the sandwich.
    Grilled ham and cheese.

Tips & Notes

  • Gruyere cheese would be an excellent substitute for white cheddar cheese.
  • We used a regular loaf of sandwich bread, but any type of bread can be used.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 698kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 46g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g