Waffled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Health score
1%
Waffled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
45 min.
12
205kcal

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Looking for a delicious and fun twist on a classic favorite? Look no further than these Waffled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches! Perfect for serving as antipasti, starters, snacks, or appetizers, these delightful creations are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.

The secret to this dish lies in the combination of warm, gooey Swiss cheese and savory boiled ham, all encased in crispy, golden-brown bread. Each sandwich is lovingly brushed with rich, unsalted butter, which not only adds a delightful flavor but also contributes to that perfect crunch when cooked in a waffle iron. This technique makes them not only visually appealing but also incredibly fun to eat!

What’s more, this recipe is a breeze to prepare. With just 45 minutes of prep and cook time, you can whip up a batch that serves 12 people—making it an ideal choice for gatherings or casual get-togethers. Plus, if you want to get ahead of the game, these sandwiches can be made up to 4 hours in advance and reheated just before serving. With only 205 calories per serving, they strike a balance between indulgence and moderation.

So gather your ingredients, fire up the waffle iron, and treat your friends and family to a waffled delight they won’t soon forget!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 lb ham boiled thin
  • 0.3 lb swiss cheese thin
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted softened
  • 16 slices sandwich bread white firm

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • waffle iron

Directions

  1. Preheat waffle iron on high until just beginning to smoke. Reduce heat to moderate and brush generously with some butter.
  2. Spread butter on 1 side of 8 bread slices and turn slices over. Top 4 slices with 1 slice ham and 1 slice cheese, folding in any overhang, then top with remaining 4 buttered bread slices, buttered sides up. Cook sandwiches in batches (number of batches will depend on size of your waffle maker) until bread is golden and crisp, 4 to 6 minutes.
  3. Assemble and cook 4 more sandwiches in same manner.
  4. Just before serving, cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.
  5. Sandwiches can be cooked 4 hours ahead and cooled completely, then kept, wrapped in plastic wrap, at room temperature. Reheat in 1 layer on a baking sheet in a preheated 350°F oven until heated through, about 6 minutes, before cutting into triangles.

Nutrition Facts

Calories205kcal
Protein14.31%
Fat53.25%
Carbs32.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.48
Glycemic Load
11.73
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.7908695625222%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:204.78kcal
10.24%
Fat:12.15g
18.69%
Saturated Fat:6.97g
43.56%
Carbohydrates:16.66g
5.55%
Net Carbohydrates:15.89g
5.78%
Sugar:1.81g
2.02%
Cholesterol:33.57mg
11.19%
Sodium:304.91mg
13.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.34g
14.69%
Calcium:157.65mg
15.77%
Selenium:10.67µg
15.25%
Phosphorus:116.76mg
11.68%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.37%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.91%
Folate:38.13µg
9.53%
Vitamin B3:1.6mg
7.98%
Iron:1.27mg
7.08%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.58%
Vitamin A:315.13IU
6.3%
Zinc:0.89mg
5.93%
Vitamin B12:0.3µg
5.02%
Magnesium:15.24mg
3.81%
Copper:0.07mg
3.5%
Fiber:0.77g
3.07%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.33%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.3%
Potassium:74.72mg
2.13%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.88%
Source:Epicurious