Author Notes
I only make this sandwich in the summer when fresh tomatoes and fresh basil are available. I suppose that it could be made in other seasons but personally I won't touch a tomato unless I know it is fresh from the garden...the flavor is simply gone after summer. Likewise basil and other herbs. (By summer, I mean as long as the tomatoes last...It is October now and I am using the last of mine.) I usually use sharp cheddar cheese like Neal's yard. The combination of strong flavors (sharp cheddar, basil pesto and ham) keep the tastebuds busy . —dymnyno
Ingredients
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2
slices whole wheat bread or flax bread for low carbohydrate diet
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4oz
thinly sliced ham (Nieman ham slice cut diagonally )
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2 oz
sharp cheddar cheese (Neal's Yard is good)
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1/2
FRESH tomato, sliced
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1 tbs
mayonnaise
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1 tbs
pesto , preferably home made, but otherwise your favorite store bought
Directions
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On the first slice of bread spread the pesto
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Slice the ham thinly and pile on the slice with the pesto.
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Grate the Cheddar and mix it with the mayo...it makes it easier to handle and put on the other slice of bread.
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Thinly slice the tomato and place it on top of the cheddar./mayo mixture.
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Place the slice of bread with the mayo/cheddar mixture and tomato slices on the top of the other slice with the pesto and ham.
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Using a frying pan toast it on low heat until the cheese melts and the bread toasts to your taste. Turn it over once to evenly toast both sides of the sandwich.
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Slice the sandwich your favorite direction .
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Serve.
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