- 8 x slices of white bloomer or white loaf (1 cm in thickness)
- 100g softened unsalted butter
- 4 slices of thinly sliced cooked ham
- 4 slices of mature Cheddar cheese (Montgomery’s or Quickes or Keens)
- Directions:
- Pre-heat the oven to 190/200 degrees centigrade on full fan.
Toasted ham & cheese from Alan Bird
Toasted ham & cheese from Alan Bird
This is a recipe for toasted ham and cheese from chef Alan Bird of Bird of Smithfield, in association with RATIONAL UK.
Ingredients
Method
Whilst the oven heats up, butter both sides of all 8 slices of bread.
Assemble the slices of ham and cheese between the two slices of bread and place onto a sheet of greaseproof paper. This will stop the bread potentially sticking to the tray.
Place into the hot oven for 6 minutes or until golden brown.
Carefully remove from the oven, slice into two and serve whilst hot with a little salad and piccalilli.
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