Ham Holiday Stretch
Use ham in omelets, sandwiches, and quick lunches when you have leftover deli ham. Stretch one purchase across multiple meals.
Serves 4
3 recipes
23 min total cook/prep
Priced at Food 4 Less - Hammond Shopping Center
$70.95 combined ingredient estimate
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Breakfast · Day 1
Ham and Cheese Omelet$24.45
Folded omelet stuffed with diced ham and melted cheese.
Serves 2 · medium · 13 min
Ingredients & prices
- eggs $8.89
- ham $3.99
- cheese $3.99
- butter $3.29
- pepper (optional) $4.29
How to prepare
About this recipe
Ham and Cheese Omelet is a folded classic: tender eggs wrapped around savory ham and melted cheese. Medium heat and patience give a golden exterior without overcooking the eggs. This breakfast recipe serves 2 and is rated medium difficulty. Plan about 5 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of cooking.
What you will need ready
- 4 eggs
- 4 slice ham
- 0.5 cup cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 0.25 tsp pepper (optional)
Step-by-step
1. Beat 4 eggs with a pinch of salt and 0.25 tsp pepper until uniform in color.
2. Dice or tear 4 slice ham into small pieces. Shred or measure 0.5 cup cheese.
3. Melt 2 tbsp butter in an 8–10 inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until foamy.
4. Pour in eggs. Let set 30 seconds, then gently lift edges with a spatula, tilting pan so uncooked egg flows underneath.
5. When the top is mostly set but still slightly wet, add ham and 0.5 cup cheese to one half of the omelet.
6. Fold omelet in half with the spatula. Cook 30 seconds more on the folded side.
7. Slide onto a warm plate seam-side down.
8. For a pale French-style omelet, keep heat medium-low throughout.
9. For a diner-style omelet, cook to light golden on the outside.
10. Serve immediately—omelets do not wait.
Serving
Serve with toast and fruit. Best eaten fresh off the pan.
Cook tips
- Nonstick pan and fresh butter prevent sticking.
- Do not overstir once eggs hit the pan.
- Fillings go on when eggs are almost set.
- Medium heat avoids rubbery eggs.
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Lunch · Day 3
Ham and Cheese Sandwich$23.25
Classic deli-style sandwich with mustard on soft bread.
Serves 2 · easy · 5 min
Ingredients & prices
- bread $7.49
- ham $3.99
- cheese $3.99
- mustard $6.49
- lettuce (optional) $1.29
How to prepare
About this recipe
Ham and Cheese Sandwich is a classic deli-style cold lunch: mustard, layered ham and cheese on soft bread, ready in minutes without cooking. This american recipe serves 2 and is rated easy difficulty. Plan about 5 minutes of prep and 0 minutes of cooking.
What you will need ready
- 4 slice bread
- 6 slice ham
- 4 slice cheese
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1 cup lettuce (optional)
Step-by-step
1. Lay out 4 slice bread slices on a cutting board.
2. Spread 2 tbsp mustard on one side of each slice.
3. Layer 6 slice ham evenly on two slices.
4. Top with 4 slice cheese, breaking slices to fit.
5. Close sandwiches mustard-side down.
6. Press gently and cut diagonally.
7. Serve with 1 cup lettuce on the side or tucked inside.
8. Wrap tightly for lunch boxes; keep chilled.
9. For a warm version, griddle like grilled cheese 2–3 minutes per side.
10. Serve immediately for softest bread.
Serving
Pack with fruit or chips. Refrigerate up to 24 hours wrapped.
Cook tips
- Mustard on both inner slices gives even flavor.
- Fold ham for easier biting.
- Room-temp bread slices cleaner.
- Sharp mustard cuts salty ham.
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Lunch · Day 5
Ham melt night$23.25
Classic deli-style sandwich with mustard on soft bread.
Serves 2 · easy · 5 min
Ingredients & prices
- bread $7.49
- ham $3.99
- cheese $3.99
- mustard $6.49
- lettuce (optional) $1.29
How to prepare
About this recipe
Ham and Cheese Sandwich is a classic deli-style cold lunch: mustard, layered ham and cheese on soft bread, ready in minutes without cooking. This american recipe serves 2 and is rated easy difficulty. Plan about 5 minutes of prep and 0 minutes of cooking.
What you will need ready
- 4 slice bread
- 6 slice ham
- 4 slice cheese
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1 cup lettuce (optional)
Step-by-step
1. Lay out 4 slice bread slices on a cutting board.
2. Spread 2 tbsp mustard on one side of each slice.
3. Layer 6 slice ham evenly on two slices.
4. Top with 4 slice cheese, breaking slices to fit.
5. Close sandwiches mustard-side down.
6. Press gently and cut diagonally.
7. Serve with 1 cup lettuce on the side or tucked inside.
8. Wrap tightly for lunch boxes; keep chilled.
9. For a warm version, griddle like grilled cheese 2–3 minutes per side.
10. Serve immediately for softest bread.
Serving
Pack with fruit or chips. Refrigerate up to 24 hours wrapped.
Cook tips
- Mustard on both inner slices gives even flavor.
- Fold ham for easier biting.
- Room-temp bread slices cleaner.
- Sharp mustard cuts salty ham.