Classic sandwich (with ham and cheese) - a great option for a hearty breakfast

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The ham and cheese sandwich is a classic sandwich. It is made by placing pieces of cheese and sliced ham between two slices of bread. Sometimes the bread is buttered and/or toasted. You can also add vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions or pickles. Various types of mustard and mayonnaise are also common as fillers.

Sliced bread, cheese and ham are available in all major supermarkets, making these sandwiches quick and easy to make. They are often the main component of a packed lunch.

This snack was first made in 1894. Ham and cheese sandwiches were then the only food sold at baseball parks in the US. Hamburgers and other fast food only appeared decades later.

History of Appearance

The origin of the sandwich (with ham and cheese) has been debated for a long time by culinary experts. The leading theory as to who first made the dish out of these simple ingredients comes from a 1961 gastronomy guide. It is noted that Patrick Connolly, an 18th-century Irish immigrant inEngland, first sold a bread dish containing pieces of pork ham, cheese and egg yolk sauce on a round bun.

In the UK, a common accompaniment to a ham and cheese sandwich is hot sauce (based on vinegar). Today, this snack may contain other ingredients. A popular option is with two types of cheese - soft creamy and hard (for example, "Cheddar").

Ham and Cheese Sandwich Recipe

This quick and tasty toasted sandwich is perfect for breakfast or lunch. To prepare it, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1/4 cup light cream cheese;
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil;
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard;
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh frozen black pepper;
• 8 slices whole wheat bread;
• 150 grams lean ham (4 slices);
• 8 slices of tomatoes (about 1 large whole vegetable);
• 1/4 cup shredded tangy Cheddar cheese.

Cooking process

Preheat the oven. Mix (as thoroughly as possible) the first four ingredients in a small bowl. Divide approximately 1 tablespoon of this mixture over each of the 4 slices of bread. Top each piece with a slice of ham, 2 tomato slices, and 1 tablespoon of Cheddar cheese. That's not all.

Place prepared sandwich halves and remaining 4 slices of bread on a baking sheet. Reheat for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is lightly browned. Cover each half of the sandwich with the remaining slice of bread. Serve immediately.

Other dish options

You can make a classic ham and cheese sandwich in many ways. A recipe with a photo of such an appetizer is presented in this article. To make the taste more interesting, you can grill the ham and bread twice. What do you need for such a sandwich? The ingredients for cooking are as follows:

• 8 slices of white bread;
• 8 slices of smoked ham;
• 4 slices of tomato;
• 4 slices of a la carte sandwich cheese;
• 8 teaspoons of butter or softened spread.

Grill slices of bread lightly, then brush them with butter or spread. Fry the ham and then place it one piece at a time on 4 slices of bread, put also tomatoes and cheese. Cover the sandwiches with the other halves of the bread and grill again until the cheese is melted.

Serve immediately with a fresh vegetable or fruit salad.

If there is no grill and oven

The Ham and Cheese Sandwich can be prepared without using the grill. To do this, slices of bread should be slightly dried in a toaster and immediately smeared with a thin layer of Dijon mustard. Then fried smoked ham, fresh tomatoes and cheese are laid out. Sandwiches are closed with second halves of bread and can be served immediately. If desired, you canlightly heat them in the microwave for 15-25 seconds (longer times are not recommended).