Name: Toasted Cheddar, Ham & Arugula Sandwiches
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 sandwiches
Ingredients: 8 slices sourdough bread; 2 tablespoons garlic aioli; 8-10 slices black forest ham; 4 slices white cheddar cheese; 1 cup arugula; ⅛ red onion thinly sliced; 1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Toasted Cheddar, Ham and Arugula Sandwich

Sometimes, you just need to drop everything and make a toasted cheese sandwich…because it’s the ultimate comfort food. And some of those times, you need to kick the ingredients up a notch. When that happens, you need Toasted Cheddar, Ham and Arugula Sandwich.

Total 10 minutes

Serves 4 sandwiches

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Sometimes, you just need to drop everything and make a toasted cheese sandwich…because it’s the ultimate comfort food. And some of those times, you need to kick the ingredients up a notch. When that happens, you need Toasted Cheddar, Ham and Arugula Sandwich.

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Toasted Cheddar, Ham and Arugula Sandwich

We all know the comfort of sinking our teeth into a toasted cheese sandwich, right? I mean, bread…and cheese…toasted…together? There’s almost nothing quite like it. And I could practically live on those things. But, let’s elevate that experience by adding some distinct flavors to the mix, like savory and a little spice. This is where ham, arugula, and red onion step into the picture. They just know how to dance together with the white cheddar cheese.

You know what else they bring to the party? Nutrients…like protein, iron, fiber, and potassium, to name a few. I can’t promise this sandwich will deliver all the necessary, daily recommendations, but it’s nice to know we’re adding great things to an already great thing! And notice, we’re doing an easy-on-the-cheese thing on this sandwich. It’s nice to lighten up sometimes.

A close up of a toasted cheddar, ham and arugula sandwich.

Ingredients you will need for Toasted Cheddar, Ham and Arugula Sandwich:

8 slices sourdough bread
2 tablespoons garlic aioli
8-10 slices black forest ham
4 slices white cheddar cheese
1 cup arugula
1/8 red onion, thinly sliced
1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Kitchen tools you may find helpful:

sandwich spreader
cheese plane
griddle
sandwich turner

An overhead close up of a toasted cheddar, ham and arugula sandwich.

If you’re looking for another unique, toasted sandwich idea, try using a goat cheese and jam for the ultimate sweet and savory experience. I have the perfect pairing for you over on my Serrano Spiced Fig Jam recipe post. Also, if you love the idea of arugula on a grilled cheese, you might just consider making it into a spread. Pop on over to How to Make Arugula Pesto in 3 Steps.

Toasted Cheddar, Ham and Arugula Sandwich

Ingredients you will need for Toasted Cheddar, Ham and Arugula Sandwich:

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