Sandwich
A classic ham and cheese sandwich — sliced ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, Dijon mustard, mayo on toasted bread. The reliable lunch standard. Quality ingredients make all the difference.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
32 min
Servings
6
Calories
570 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Bread3 slices
- Cheese1 ½ cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Cucumber1 ½
- Onion1 ½ medium
- Mayonnaise4 ½ tbsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Bread3 slices
- Cheese1.5 cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Cucumber1.5
- Onion1.5 medium
- Mayonnaise4.5 tbsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Toast 4 slices of bread (sourdough or country white) to medium-dark.
- 2
Spread one side of each slice with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise. Spread one slice with 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.
- 3
Layer the bottom slice (mayo side up): lettuce leaf, 2 slices tomato (lightly salted), 4-6 oz sliced ham (deli or homemade), 2 slices Swiss cheese.
- 4
Add 3-4 sliced pickles, 2 thin slices red onion (optional), a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- 5
Top with the second slice (mustard side down).
- 6
Press gently. Slice diagonally. Eat immediately, or wrap in parchment for a packed lunch.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Quality ingredients matter. Good ham, real Swiss, fresh tomato.
- 2.Salt the tomato. Amplifies flavor.
- 3.Toasted bread holds up. Pale bread goes soggy.
- 4.Mayo as moisture barrier.
🔬 Why It Works
Classic ham sandwiches succeed with quality components: good bread, real ham, ripe tomato, sharp Swiss, tangy Dijon. The toasted bread provides structure; mayo provides moisture barrier; vegetables provide freshness. Simple but satisfying when each element is quality.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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