Toast Hawaii Open Faced Sandwich for a Snack or Dinner
Elevate your snack or dinner game with Toast Hawaii, a delightful open-faced sandwich that’s as simple as it is satisfying. Featuring layers of buttery toasted bread, savory ham, juicy canned pineapple, and gooey melted cheese, this retro classic delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors in every bite. Garnished with an optional maraschino cherry for a whimsical touch, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 18 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or an indulgent afternoon treat. Whether baked to perfection in the oven or melted on a skillet, Toast Hawaii is a versatile comfort food that’s sure to impress as an effortless crowd-pleaser—perfect for brunch, parties, or a nostalgic dinner idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 piece Slices of bread (white or whole-grain)
- 4 piece Sliced cooked ham
- 4 piece Canned pineapple rings
- 4 piece Cheese slices (Gouda, Swiss, or Cheddar)
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 4 piece Maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 400°F (200°C). Alternatively, prepare a hot skillet if you do not have access to an oven.
Lightly spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place the buttered sides up on a baking sheet or skillet.
Add one slice of ham on top of each piece of bread, making sure it covers the surface evenly.
Place a pineapple ring over the ham on each slice of bread.
Top the pineapple ring with a slice of cheese, ensuring it completely covers the pineapple.
Sprinkle a small amount of salt and black pepper over the cheese for extra flavor.
If desired, place a maraschino cherry in the center of the cheese, over the hole of the pineapple ring, for garnish.
Transfer the open-faced sandwiches to the preheated oven or toaster oven and bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
If using a skillet, cover it with a lid and cook over medium-low heat for approximately 6-8 minutes, until the cheese melts evenly.
Carefully remove the sandwiches from the oven or skillet and let them cool for 1-2 minutes before serving. Enjoy the Toast Hawaii while warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.2 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.8 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 4983 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.8 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.8 g | ||
| Protein | 83.1 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1002 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1302 mg | 28% | |
*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.
