Ultimate Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich
What Started it all:
bread, cheese, ham, tomato, onion
This recipe is all about taking a classic ham and cheese sandwich to the next level. With a combination of perfectly toasted bread, gooey melted cheese, flavorful ham slices, and a touch of freshness from tomatoes and onions, this ultimate grilled ham and cheese sandwich is a mouthwatering delight. Get ready to elevate your sandwich game!
Ingredients
- 8 slices of bread
- 8 slices of cheese (cheddar or Swiss work great)
- 8 slices of ham
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- Butter, for spreading
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Take two slices of bread and lay them on a clean surface. Place a slice of cheese on each slice of bread.
- Layer a slice of ham on top of the cheese on one slice of bread. Add a few slices of tomato and some onion slices on top of the ham.
- Take the other slice of bread with cheese and place it on top, creating a sandwich.
- Repeat steps 2-4 to make a total of 4 sandwiches.
- Spread butter on one side of each sandwich.
- Place the sandwiches, buttered side down, onto the preheated skillet or griddle.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully flip the sandwiches using a spatula, ensuring that the filling stays intact.
- Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Remove the sandwiches from the skillet or griddle and let them rest for a minute before serving.
- Cut the sandwiches in half diagonally and serve hot.