Classic Deli Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Name: Classic Deli Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 slices sandwich bread, or a sub roll; 1 Tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tsp yellow or Dijon mustard; 3–4 oz sliced deli ham; 1–2 slices Swiss cheese; 2–3 leaves lettuce; 2–3 slices tomato; Salt and pepper, to taste

A straightforward deli-counter sandwich of sliced ham, Swiss cheese, and mustard mayo on soft bread.

⏱ Prep 10m🕒 Total 10m🍽 1 servings

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2 slicessandwich bread, or a sub roll
1 Tbspmayonnaise
1 tspyellow or Dijon mustard
3–4 ozsliced deli ham
1–2 slicesSwiss cheese
2–3 leaveslettuce
2–3 slicestomato
Salt and pepper, to taste

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1
Spread mayonnaise on one slice of bread and mustard on the other.
2
Layer the ham, folding the slices so they ruffle rather than lie flat — this gives the sandwich height and lets the mustard mayo reach every bite.
3
Top the ham with Swiss cheese, then lettuce and tomato.
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Season the tomato lightly with salt and pepper.
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Close the sandwich, press gently, and cut in half to serve.