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Buttery Ham & Swiss Melt

A crispy-edged, gooey classic: buttered bread loaded with deli ham and melted Swiss cheese, cooked in a skillet until golden. Serve with potato chips and a dipping sauce for the ultimate handheld lunch.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
380
Protein
16g
Buttery Ham & Swiss Melt
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Butter one side of each bread slice generously.

  2. Step 2

    Layer ham and Swiss cheese between two slices, buttered sides facing out.

  3. Step 3

    Heat a skillet over medium until a drop of water sizzles on contact.

  4. Step 4

    Place sandwich in the skillet and cook until golden brown, ~2 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Flip and cook the other side until golden and cheese melts, ~2 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot with potato chips and dipping sauce.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet (8–10 inch)

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