Griddled Ham and American Cheese

Est. Cost: $12.23 | $3.06 per person

Estimated cost based on featured sale items only. Does not include common pantry staples (oil, salt, spices, etc.).

Deli Virginia ham and white American cheese pressed between buttered Italian bread until the outside crackles. The sandwich that fixes a hard afternoon.

Ingredients

Directions

Step 1: Spread the softened butter across one side of every slice of bread.

Step 2: Turn four slices butter side down and spread a thin layer of mustard on the dry side.

Step 3: Layer a slice of cheese, a quarter of the ham, and a second slice of cheese on each.

Step 4: Cap with the remaining bread, butter side facing out.

Step 5: Set a skillet over medium heat and griddle the sandwiches for 4 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula.

Step 6: Flip and cook 4 minutes more, until both sides are deep golden and the cheese has melted through.

Step 7: Cut each sandwich on the diagonal and serve hot.

Chef's Tip: Butter the outside of the bread rather than the pan, which gives you even browning instead of scorched patches. Keep the heat at medium and be patient, because a hot pan browns the bread long before the cheese has any chance to melt. Pressing the sandwich with a second skillet makes better contact and a crisper crust.

Save by using Having the ham and American cheese sliced at the deli counter while both are on sale and Serve with A bowl of tomato soup for dunking.