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Classic Ham and Cheese Melt

Name: Classic Ham and Cheese Melt
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices sourdough or white bread; 6 oz deli ham, sliced; 4 slices Swiss cheese; 2 tbsp butter, softened; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp mayo; Sliced tomato; Pickles; Honey mustard for dipping

4.5(3)

8 min

Time

370°F

Temp

360 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Sandwich

4 slices sourdough or white bread

6 oz deli ham, sliced

4 slices Swiss cheese

2 tbsp butter, softened

Spread

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp mayo

Optional

Sliced tomato

Pickles

Honey mustard for dipping

Equipment

Air Fryer Parchment Liners

Steps

1
Butter the outside of each bread slice. Spread Dijon and mayo on the inside.
2
Layer ham and Swiss cheese between the bread slices, buttered sides out.
3
Air fry at 370°F for 3-4 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese is fully melted.
4
Let rest 1 minute — the cheese is molten. Cut diagonally and serve.

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Tip: Softened butter spreads evenly without tearing the bread. Use a toothpick to hold the sandwich together if it shifts during flipping. Sourdough gives the best crunch.

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Snacks

Classic Ham and Cheese Melt

4.5(3)

8 min

Time

370°F

Temp

360 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Sandwich

4 slices sourdough or white bread

6 oz deli ham, sliced

4 slices Swiss cheese

2 tbsp butter, softened

Spread

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp mayo

Optional

Sliced tomato

Pickles

Honey mustard for dipping

Equipment

Air Fryer Parchment Liners

Steps

1
Butter the outside of each bread slice. Spread Dijon and mayo on the inside.
2
Layer ham and Swiss cheese between the bread slices, buttered sides out.
3
Air fry at 370°F for 3-4 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese is fully melted.
4
Let rest 1 minute — the cheese is molten. Cut diagonally and serve.

💡

Tip: Softened butter spreads evenly without tearing the bread. Use a toothpick to hold the sandwich together if it shifts during flipping. Sourdough gives the best crunch.

🎉