The humble ham sandwich: a lunchbox staple and a timeless comfort food. But sometimes, even the classics crave a refresh. This toasty ham sandwiches recipe totally reimagines the simple combo. We added protein-packed hard-boiled eggs and crisp cucumber slices for a fresh kick. The star of the show, however, is the creamy chive cream cheese spread. Luscious and herbaceous, it adds a touch of richness and complexity that elevates the sandwich from ordinary to delicious.
This toasty ham sandwiches recipe requires perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs. To do so, place your eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring. the water to a boil, then immediately remove the pan from the heat and cover it. Let the eggs sit for 10-12 minutes for a soft yolk and 14-16 minutes for a firmer yolk. We also have tricks for keeping them from cracking and how to peel them.
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Ingredients
- 4 oz. cream cheese, at room temp.
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh chives
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 mini cucumber
- 8 slices white bread, toasted
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 8 oz. low-sodium deli-sliced ham
Instructions
PrintIn medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, chives, thyme, 1 Tbs. water and 1/4 tsp. pepper until smooth. Slice eggs crosswise. Thinly slice cucumber.
Spread one side of each slice of toasted bread with cream cheese mixture. Place 4 slices, coated sides up, on cutting board. Top with baby arugula, ham, cucumber and eggs. Top with remaining bread slices, coated sides down. Slice sandwiches diagonally in half.
Nutrition
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Fat: 22 gram
- Saturated Fat: 9 gram
- Protein: 27 gram
- Carbohydrate: 31 gram
- Fiber: 2 gram
- Cholesterol: 248 mg
- Sugar: 5 gram
- Sodium: 969 mg
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