Vegetarian Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Upgrade your lunchtime favorite with this delicious twist on a classic Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich, perfect for vegetarians! The Vegetarian Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich combines hearty whole grain bread, savory vegetarian ham, melty cheddar cheese, and a vibrant mix of baby spinach and ripe tomato for added freshness. Enhanced with a touch of tangy Dijon mustard and a sprinkle of black pepper, this skillet-grilled masterpiece achieves golden-brown perfection in just minutes. Quick, satisfying, and easy to prepare, it’s the ultimate comfort food with a vegetarian spin. Whether you’re craving something indulgent or looking for a unique vegetarian meal idea, this recipe hits all the right notes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices whole grain bread slices
- 4 slices vegetarian ham slices
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1 medium, sliced ripe tomato
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by lightly spreading a thin layer of butter on one side of each bread slice using half of the butter quantity provided.
Take two of the bread slices and spread about a teaspoon of Dijon mustard on the unbuttered side of each slice.
On top of the mustard, lay two slices of vegetarian ham on each bottom slice.
Next, place two slices of cheddar cheese over the vegetarian ham on each sandwich.
Add a handful of baby spinach leaves and a few slices of tomato on each cheese layer.
Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper over the tomatoes.
Place the remaining bread slices, buttered side up, on top of the sandwich stacks.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the remaining butter.
Once the butter is melted and sizzling, gently place each assembled sandwich into the skillet.
Grill each sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on one side, then carefully flip with a spatula. Grill for another 3-4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and allow them to cool slightly so the cheese can set.
Cut each sandwich in half and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.3 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.8 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 2776 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 64.0 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 638 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1373 mg | 29% | |
*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.
