Grilled ham sandwich
7
Points®
Total time: 16 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 6 min • Serves: 2 • Difficulty: Easy
If you're looking for a fast weeknight supper that the whole family will love, prepare a grilled ham and cheese sandwich in less than 20 minutes. The French baguette keeps the sandwich crisp and from becoming mushy. The dijon mustard helps cut the rich flavour of the ham and cheese. Serve this sandwich with a cup of tomato soup or a side of fruit.
Ingredients
White wine vinegar
1 tbsp(s)
Dijon mustard
1 tbsp(s)
French baguette bread
½ loaf/loaves, medium
Deli sliced extra-lean turkey ham
3 oz
Low-fat hard or semisoft cheese
1½ oz
Sweet pickles
½ oz
Frozen unsweetened orange juice concentrate
1 tbsp(s)
Arugula
1 cup(s)
Instructions
1
In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for dressing.
2
Split each of the baguette pieces open crosswise. Pull out some of the soft center of bread.
3
Drizzle dressing onto both sides of baguette pieces. Layer ham, cheese and gherkin slices inside each sandwich, dividing ingredients evenly. Top each with arugula.
4
Coat a large, nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-low heat.
5
Arrange sandwiches in skillet and cover with a lid that fits inside and can be pressed down onto sandwiches. Set something heavy on lid, such as a cast-iron skillet (turned over, if necessary, to keep it stable) to flatten sandwiches.
6
Grill for 2 to 3 minutes, until bread is brown and crispy. Turn sandwiches and grill second side in same manner, until cheese has melted. Cut each sandwich in half. Serve immediately.
7
Yields 1 sandwich per serving.
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