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Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Cultural Context

The grilled ham and cheese sandwich is a classic American comfort food, often enjoyed as a quick meal or snack. It combines the savory flavor of ham with the gooeyness of melted cheese, all encased in crispy, buttery bread. This sandwich has roots in the early 20th century, becoming popular during the Great Depression as an affordable and satisfying option. Today, variations abound, with different cheeses and breads used, making it a beloved dish across the globe.

AmericanUSmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 slices sandwich bread
2 tablespoons butter
4 ounces Colby Jack cheese
8 ounces thinly sliced ham

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while still melting well.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

1

Place the sandwich bread flat on a board.

2

Butter the outside of the sandwich bread.

3

Flip the bread over and optionally butter the inside or leave it as is.

4

Add a tiny bit of butter in the middle of the bread.

5

Place sliced cheese on the bread side closest to the heat.

6

Spread thinly sliced ham on top of the cheese.

7

Close the sandwich.

8

Heat the pan over medium heat for about 30 seconds until hot.

9

Place the sandwich buttered side down in the hot pan.

10

Grill each side for about 2 minutes until golden and cheese is melted, being careful not to burn the bread.

11

Cover the pan with a lid to help melt the cheese while toasting the bread.

12

Remove the sandwich from the pan and slice it.

Cooking Techniques

grillingspreading

Equipment Needed

skilletspatulabutter knife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Ham and Cheese ToastieHam and Cheese Melt

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