Broiled Ham and Cheddar Toast
A hot open-faced sandwich with golden broiled cheddar over ham on crisp toast. Ready in under 15 minutes and high in protein.
- Total
- 10 min
- Prep 4 · Cook 6
- Serves
- 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
You'll practice: Toasting spices
- Savory
- Quick
- Stovetop
- Oven
Instructions
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Set an oven rack about 15 cm below the broiler and turn the broiler to high so it heats while you prep.
~1 min
Preheating the broiler ensures intense, even top-down heat so the cheese melts and browns quickly without overcooking the ham.
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Grate 40 g cheddar on the box grater and slice or tear 60 g ham into rough pieces.
~2 min
Grate the cheddar yourself instead of using pre-shredded: it melts into a smooth, stretchy layer rather than staying grainy.
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Melt 10 g butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Toast the 2 slices of bread about 1 minute per side, until golden and crisp at the edges.
~2 min
Toasting the bread first creates a crisp barrier that keeps the bread from turning soggy under the ham and melting cheese.
Toasting spices Toast bread in butter over medium heat, turning once, until golden and crisp at the edges. Watch closely; too high heat burns before the center dries out.
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Lay the toasted bread on a baking sheet. Divide the ham over the slices, then pile the grated cheddar on top, spreading it to the edges so it melts evenly.
~1 min
Spreading the cheese to the edges helps it melt evenly and prevents the exposed bread from burning under the broiler.
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Broil 10 to 15 cm from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheddar is fully melted and bubbling with a few golden spots. Watch closely, as broilers vary.
~3 min
Broiling close to the heat melts the cheese fast and browns the top before the bread or ham dries out.
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Slide onto a plate and eat while the cheese is still molten.
~1 min