Generous Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Generous Ham and Cheese Sandwich
A Fresh and Filling One-Meal Sandwich: The Ultimate Ham and Cheese Delight
My husband requested it, so I packed this ham and cheese sandwich for his lunch! It’s bursting with freshness, incredibly satisfying, and makes for a perfect, hearty meal. I’ve loaded it with crisp vegetables, juicy tomatoes, and even some crispy shrimp cutlets, all generously spread with a zesty mustard spread.
Ingredients- 4 slices of bread
- Plenty of lettuce
- A handful of chicory greens
- 1 tomato
- 2 eggs
- 4 slices of ham
- 2 slices of cheese
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 Tbsp whole grain mustard
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1.5 Tbsp honey mustard
- 1 Tbsp agave syrup (or corn syrup)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the fresh vegetables. Slice the tomato and cucumber thinly, about 0.5 cm thick. Thinly slice the onion as well. If you find raw onion too strong, you can soak the slices in cold water for about 10 minutes, then drain them to reduce the sharpness.
Step 2
Tear the lettuce into large, bite-sized pieces and cut the chicory greens into 2-3 cm lengths. Then, prepare fried eggs according to your preference – you can have a runny yolk or a fully cooked one.
Step 3
If you have shrimp cutlets, crisp them up in an air fryer for about 10 minutes at 180°C (350°F). If using an oven, bake them at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the flavorful mustard spread! In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp whole grain mustard, 2 Tbsp mayonnaise, 1.5 Tbsp honey mustard, and 1 Tbsp agave syrup (or corn syrup). Mix thoroughly until well combined. (I made triple this amount to use generously.)
Step 5
When making multiple sandwiches, it’s helpful to have a large workspace. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap across your table; this makes assembly clean and quick. Place two slices of bread on the wrap with some space between them, and generously spread the prepared mustard mixture onto one side of each slice.
Step 6
On one of the spread bread slices, layer a generous amount of fresh lettuce and the crisp chicory greens.
Step 7
Next, arrange the thinly sliced cucumber pieces neatly on top of the greens.
Step 8
Add the vibrant red tomato slices. The freshness of the tomatoes will greatly enhance the sandwich’s flavor.
Step 9
Place the fried egg on top, and on one side, arrange the crispy fried shrimp cutlets. Feel free to substitute or add other ingredients like extra ham if you prefer.
Step 10
Now, add the stars of the sandwich: the slices of ham and cheese. These ingredients bring richness and savory depth to the sandwich.
Step 11
Finally, top with thinly sliced onion, more fresh chicory, and crisp lettuce for an extra layer of texture and flavor. Don’t be shy with the vegetables – they make the sandwich even better!
Step 12
To complete the sandwich, spread a thin layer of the mustard mixture on the inside of the remaining slice of bread and place it on top of the fillings. This helps the bread stay moist and melds the flavors together.
Step 13
Wrap the sandwich tightly with parchment paper to keep everything in place, then cut it in half. Your delicious ham and cheese sandwich is ready to enjoy! It’s perfect for packing in a lunchbox or enjoying as a delightful brunch.
