Spiral Ham Sandwich
Spiral Ham Sandwich
This is a classic ham sandwich with the most scrumptious twist. All you need is a crusty baguette, a smear of strawberry jam, spiral-sliced smoked ham and something called "Cheese Butter." Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Servings
4
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 demi baguette
- 3 1/2 tablespoon cheese butter
- 2 tablespoon strawberry jam
- 4 ounce spiral-sliced smoked ham
- 1 ounce arugula
- 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- For the Cheese Butter:
- Bring both soft cheese and butter to room temperature.
- Remove the rind from the cheese and whisk together with the butter until thoroughly incorporated.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- The Cheese Butter will hold in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- To assemble the sandwich:
- Slice the baguette in half and place in a broiler cut side up, or on a grill or griddle cut side down, and toast until golden brown.
- Lightly dress the arugula with lemon juice and olive oil and set aside.
- Spread the Cheese Butter evenly on the bottom half of the baguette and spread the strawberry jam evenly on the top half.
- Place the ham slices on the bottom half of the sandwich; top with the lightly dressed arugula and the top half of the baguette.
- Slice in half and serve.