I know this may be an unpopular opinion, but there's something lackluster about most ham and cheese sandwiches. Don’t get me wrong! I don’t think they taste bad, but anytime I have a ham and cheese sandwich I feel like some crucial is missing. Well, much to my surprise, a TikTok from @irelandsgrub proclaims that the missing something was coleslaw.
Hear me out. I, too, was a little scandalized by the thought of adding coleslaw to a ham and cheese sandwich, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized the genius of this idea. In a ham and cheese sandwich, coleslaw provides tanginess and a wonderful crispness that perfectly complements the saltiness of the ham. With one simple addition, you take a ham and cheese sandwich from bland and boring to complex and satisfying.
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♬ All Star - Smash MouthColeslaw delivers precisely what I’ve always found lacking with an average ham and cheese sandwich: texture and contrast. The addition of coleslaw provides crunchiness, which breaks up the soft textures of the ham and cheese, instantly making the sandwich more interesting.
In my opinion, the perfect coleslaw is creamy and slightly sweet with a bit of acidity. Whether you use a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of fancy vinegar, acidity is what makes your coleslaw come alive. The acidity cuts through the fattiness of the cheese, adding depth of flavor to this simple sandwich.
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How to Make a Ham, Cheese and Coleslaw Sandwich
Unsurprisingly, it is incredibly easy to make a ham, cheese and coleslaw sandwich. In fact, it’s made even easier if you start with store-bought coleslaw. If you’re making your own coleslaw, that’s the first thing you should get prepped and ready.
Next, I recommend toasting your bread so it can stand up to the moisture from the coleslaw. Then spread a layer of mayo or mustard (or both) on one side of the sliced bread. Layer on your desired number of cheese and ham slices and then scoop a few spoonfuls of coleslaw on top. Top with the remaining slice of bread, and voila! Lunch is ready.
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Tips for Making the Perfect Ham, Cheese, and Coleslaw Sandwich
You want to remove excess moisture from the coleslaw before adding it to your sandwich to prevent it rom turning into a soggy mess.
Turn up the heat.
While it’s perfectly acceptable to enjoy this sandwich cold, I would recommend putting it in a panini press, warming it up in a skillet like a grilled cheese, or tossing it in the oven for a couple of minutes. This sandwich tastes so much better when the cheese is melted. Heat it up sans coleslaw first to melt the cheese, and then add the coleslaw in afterwards. The contrast between the warm, melty sandwich and the cold, creamy coleslaw is fantastic.
Choose your cheese carefully.
You want the cheese you choose to complement the flavor of your coleslaw. If you’ve got a really creamy coleslaw, try a sharper cheese, like smoked cheddar or gouda. If your coleslaw is more tangy and acidic, something mellow like Swiss or provolone would be a good choice.
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