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Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Classic deli-style sandwich with mustard on soft bread.
$23.25 estimated ingredients
Ingredients
- bread — 4 slice Store item: King Arthur Bread Flour $7.49
- ham — 6 slice Store item: Kroger® Ham Steaks $3.99
- cheese — 4 slice Store item: Tillamook Cream Cheese Brick $3.99
- mustard — 2 tbsp Store item: Colman's® Mustard Powder $6.49
- lettuce (optional) — 1 cup Store item: Kale Lettuce Bunch $1.29
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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
- Lay out 4 slice bread slices on a cutting board.
- Spread 2 tbsp mustard on one side of each slice.
- Layer 6 slice ham evenly on two slices.
- Top with 4 slice cheese, breaking slices to fit.
- Close sandwiches mustard-side down.
- Press gently and cut diagonally.
- Serve with 1 cup lettuce on the side or tucked inside.
- Wrap tightly for lunch boxes; keep chilled.
- For a warm version, griddle like grilled cheese 2–3 minutes per side.
- 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.