
Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Ham & Cheese Sandwich · ready in 10 min · 2 servings · 439 kcal per serving · very easy · 5 ingredients
A lunchbox staple with soft bread, savory ham, creamy cheese, and cool lettuce crunch, built for speed and comfort.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 439
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 4 sliceSliced bread
- 100 gHam, thinly sliced
- 60 gCheese, sliced
- 2 tbspMayonnaise
- 30 gLettuce, washed and dried
Equipment
cutting board, butter knife, plate, sharp knife
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients
Gather the bread, ham, cheese, mayonnaise, and lettuce, then set out a cutting board, butter knife, plate, and sharp knife. · 3 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.
- Spread Mayonnaise
Spread 7 g mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice, reaching the edges so the sandwich tastes balanced in every bite. · 2 min
What to look for: Each bread slice has a thin, even glossy coating.
- Layer Filling
Place ham over 2 dressed slices, add cheese, and top with dry lettuce so the bread stays soft but not soggy. · 3 min
What to look for: The ham and cheese sit evenly with lettuce covering most of the surface.
- Serve Sandwich
Cover with the remaining bread, press gently, cut each sandwich in half, and serve at once while the lettuce is crisp. · 2 min
What to look for: The sandwiches are closed, neatly cut, and ready to eat.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 439 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 23 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| of which sugars | 4 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| of which saturated | 9 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 1154 mg |
Nutri-ScoreD
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk, eggs
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: not recommended
- Serve cold or at room temperature; do not reheat because lettuce and mayonnaise lose texture.
Ingredient substitutions
Mayonnaise
- Butter: Spread softened butter thinly for a more old fashioned lunchbox style.







