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Open-Faced Ham & Cheese Melts

Name: Open-Faced Ham & Cheese Melts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 thick slices crusty country bread (such as sourdough or French bread); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 8 slices deli ham (about 150g); 8 slices Swiss or Gouda cheese (about 120g); Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional, for garnish)

This recipe transforms the classic tosti with ham and cheese into a gourmet open-faced melt. Thick slices of crusty bread are topped with savory ham and creamy cheese, then broiled until golden and bubbling. Perfect for a quick lunch or casual dinner, these melts are simple yet irresistibly delicious.

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 8 mins

8/31/2025

Added by: Kyra Strik

Nutrients per serving:

346 kcal

Calories

17 g

Protein

29 g

Carbohydrates

17 g

Fat

3 g

Sugar

Ingredients

4 thick slices crusty country bread (such as sourdough or French bread)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
8 slices deli ham (about 150g)
8 slices Swiss or Gouda cheese (about 120g)
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional, for garnish)

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