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Ham and Mustard Sandwich

A classic British lunch featuring thick slices of cooked ham and sharp English mustard spread on buttered crusty bread.

5 minEasyServes 1380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices white bloomer bread
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp English mustard
  • 4 oz thick-cut cooked ham

Instructions

  1. 1

    Spread 1 tbsp softened unsalted butter evenly across one side of each slice of 2 slices white bloomer bread.

  2. 2

    Spread 1 tsp English mustard over the butter on one slice of white bloomer bread.

  3. 3

    Layer 4 oz thick-cut cooked ham over the mustard.

  4. 4

    Top with the second slice of white bloomer bread and cut the sandwich in half.

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Questions

Can I make Ham and Mustard Sandwich dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Ham and Mustard Sandwich is 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Ham and Mustard Sandwich gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Ham and Mustard Sandwich is 2 slices white bloomer bread. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How much protein is in Ham and Mustard Sandwich?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) has 24 g of protein in about 380 calories, alongside 35 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 1150 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein lunch collection.

How do I store and reheat Ham and Mustard Sandwich?

Refrigerate what is left of Ham and Mustard Sandwich within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Ham and Mustard Sandwich?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the bread drops from 2 slices to 1 slice; doubled, it is 4 slices. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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