Quick Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

The quick ham and cheese sandwiches are an easy and original recipe. Have you tried the super soft Neapolitan sandwiches? This time I made them with instant yeast, so no long resting times. Deliciously rustic, filled with cooked ham and cheese, they are flavored with butter and garlic. The recipe is great for emptying the fridge! You can replace the ingredients according to your tastes, use them for buffets and birthday parties, or as appetizers, or for a tasty snack. The quick ham and cheese sandwiches are delicious hot right out of the oven! What are you waiting for? Go make them!

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Quick Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Very Cheap
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 4-6
  • Cooking methods: Oven, Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All Seasons
310.65 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 310.65 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 38.38 (g) of which sugars 2.68 (g)
  • Proteins 15.73 (g)
  • Fat 11.31 (g) of which saturated 3.71 (g)of which unsaturated 2.55 (g)
  • Fibers 1.12 (g)
  • Sodium 694.58 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients

  • 5.3 oz yogurt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (+ for the work surface)
  • 1 tsp instant yeast for savory preparations
  • to taste salt
  • to taste butter (for brushing the surface)
  • 3.5 oz cooked ham
  • 2.5 oz scamorza cheese
  • to taste butter
  • to taste garlic
  • to taste parsley

Useful Tools

  • 1 Air Fryer

How to Make Quick Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

  • In a bowl, pour the yogurt and season with a pinch of salt.

  • Start incorporating the flour and the instant yeast.

  • Start kneading until you form a smooth and soft dough, let it rest for 20 minutes covered with a cloth.

  • At this point, divide it into 4 to 6 pieces.

  • Flatten them, placing pieces of cheese and ham or whatever you prefer in the center.

  • Seal them well and transfer them to the air fryer.

  • Brush the surface with melted butter flavored with a pinch of garlic powder and chopped parsley.

  • Bake in the oven at 356°F (180°C) for about 15-20 minutes. For oven baking, 356°F (180°C) for about 20 minutes

Storing Quick Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Quick Ham and Cheese Sandwiches can be stored in a food-grade bag. Alternatively, you can also freeze them. However, since they do not require rising, it’s best to cook and eat them on the same day.

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Silvia Sciattella

CuciniAmo with Chicca, this is my blog where you will find many Italian recipes reinterpreted by me, adapting them to the hectic everyday life.

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