If you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch option that is both delicious and satisfying, this recipe for Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich is perfect!
Made with just a few simple ingredients, this sandwich is crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, with the perfect combination of ham and melty cheese.
You can whip up this tasty sandwich with a small skillet and a spatula in just a few minutes. Keep reading to learn how to make this mouth-watering Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich.
How to Make Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
Layout 1 slice of bread on a cutting board or work surface—add two slices of cheese and honey ham; top with the remaining slice of bread. Press down lightly. Heat ½ tablespoon butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Once melted, add the sandwiches and cook until the bread toasts and the cheese is slightly melted for 3 to 5 minutes. Flip with a spatula and add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the pan.
Cook until the other side is toasted and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes more, adjusting the heat as needed to keep the bread from burning before the cheese melts (lightly press down on the sandwich to encourage even browning and to help melt the cheese; be gentle, don’t smash it). Serve the Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich immediately. Enjoy!
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Easy Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices of muenster cheese or any melty cheese , such as American, mozzarella, Colby, Cheddar, Havarti, Swiss, fontina, Monterey jack, pepper jack, or provolone
- 2 slices of honey ham , smoked ham, smoked deli turkey, or roasted deli ham
- 2 slices country white bread (you can use any bread you have on hand)
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter softened
Instructions
- Layout 1 slice of bread on a cutting board or work surface—add two slices of cheese and the two slices of honey ham; top with the remaining slice of bread. Press down lightly.
- Heat ½ tablespoon butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Once melted, add the sandwiches and cook until the bread toasts and the cheese is slightly melted for 3 to 5 minutes. Flip with a spatula and add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the pan.
- Cook until the other side is toasted and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes more, adjusting the heat as needed to keep the bread from burning before the cheese melts (lightly press down on the sandwich to encourage even browning and to help melt the cheese; be gentle, don’t smash it). Serve the Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
