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Delectable Hot Ham and Cheese Melts

These Delectable Hot Ham and Cheese Melts feature fluffy, homemade dough filled with layers of deli ham, Pepper Jack Cheese, and Dijon Mustard, all baked to perfection. They're perfect for feeding a crowd, game days or making a satisfying family snack.
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
455
CALORIES
$1.22
PER SERVING
Delectable Hot Ham and Cheese Melts
Ingredients
DOUGH
6 SERVINGS
Granulated Sugar
1 tbsp granulated sugar
Unsalted Butter
2 tbsp unsalted butter
softened
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
Water
3/4 cup water
warm
Active Dry Yeast
1 tbsp active dry yeast
All Purpose Flour
2 cups all purpose flour
Unsalted Butter
4 tbsp unsalted butter
melted
Dried Garlic
1/2 tsp dried garlic
Dried Parsley
1 tsp dried parsley
Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese
8 slices sliced pepper jack cheese
Deli Ham
12 slices deli ham
Dijon Mustard
2 tbsp dijon mustard
Directions
DOUGH
30 min
PREP TIME
40 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and active dry yeast.
2
Add warm water to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
3
Knead the dough for 5 minutes, adding more flour if necessary, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4
Add softened unsalted butter to the dough and mix until fully incorporated.
5
Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
FINISH WITH
6
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 7x11-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
7
Divide the dough into two equal parts, and roll one out to fit the baking dish.
8
Place the rolled dough in the prepared baking dish and bake for 12-15 minutes until the dough is partially cooked.
9
Remove the baking dish from the oven and spread Dijon Mustard over the partially baked dough.
10
Layer 4 slices of Pepper Jack Cheese over the mustard, followed by 12 slices of deli ham.
11
Place the remaining 4 slices of cheese over the ham.
12
Roll out the second portion of dough, place it over the cheese, and gently press the edges to seal.
13
In a small bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, dried parsley, and dried garlic, then brush the mixture over the top of the dough.
14
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the dough is golden brown on top, and the sandwiches are heated through with the cheese melted.
15
Remove from the oven, let the sandwiches cool for 5 minutes, and then cut them into pieces. Enjoy!
Health Info
Macros
35g
CARBS
24g
FAT
21g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT