Classic Ham and Cheese Toast
Satisfy your cravings with this quick and comforting Classic Ham and Cheese Toast recipe, a perfect balance of savory flavors and melty goodness. Featuring layers of smoky sliced ham, gooey cheddar cheese, and a hint of zingy mustard nestled between buttery golden-brown bread, this sandwich is a true crowd-pleaser. The addition of freshly ground black pepper adds a subtle kick, while the simple stovetop cooking method ensures a crispy exterior that complements the warm, cheesy interior. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy toast recipe is ideal for a hearty breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or a tasty snack. Serve it fresh off the skillet, cut into triangles for the ultimate bite-sized delight! Keywords: ham and cheese toast, quick sandwich recipe, cheesy toast, easy skillet sandwiches, crispy toast recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces bread slices
- 2 slices sliced ham
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon mustard
Instructions
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Spread half a tablespoon of butter on one side of each bread slice.
Lay one slice of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet.
Spread the mustard evenly on the upward-facing side of the bread in the skillet.
Place the ham slices evenly over the mustard.
Layer the cheese slices over the ham.
Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the cheese.
Top with the second bread slice, buttered side up, creating a sandwich.
Cook the sandwich for about 2-3 minutes on one side until it is golden brown and crispy.
Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the other side for another 2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it cool for a minute.
Cut the sandwich diagonally and serve immediately for best results.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 1535 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 283 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 223 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
