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Pulled Pork Green Chile Cheese Melt
July 20, 2017 Lee
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Pulled Pork Green Chile Cheese Melt

This would be a leftover meal for sure to use up pulled pork and any roasted green chilies. Since this is a thicker sandwich, key is to cook slower to keep the bread from over toasting, unless you have heated up the pulled pork to pipping hot just prior to making the sandwich.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 sandwich

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tomato, diced
  • 1/4 cup grean chili, roasted, skinned, seeded, diced
  • 2 slices bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup pulled pork
  • 2 slices Cheddar cheese, or of your choice

Instructions
 

  • Spread butter on one side of each piece of bread. Heat a non stick skillet medium low heat. Add remaining butter to the skillet and one slice of bread, butter side down, then add one slice of cheese, half the green chili and half of the diced tomatoes, then add the pulled pork, the other half of the green chili and tomatoes, and top with the second slice of cheese, and the second slice of bread, butter side up.
  • Keep an eye on the sandwich, when the bottom slice of bread is toasted and the cheese beginning to melt, carefully flip the sandwich and toast the other side.
  • When the cheese is melted and bread is toasted, remove from the skillet, cut in half and serve.

Notes

Low cost.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Jerry Juliana.
United States.
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Sardine & Sliced Egg Sandwich
July 11, 2017 Lee
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Sardine & Sliced Egg Sandwich

Adapted from an internet recipe.
Another tasty sardine sandwich recipe. I made these on 11 May 2019, and these are delicious. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 sandwiches

Equipment

  • Toaster

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices bread, toasted, wheat would be good
  • mayo, as desired
  • 1 tin sardines in olive oil, (120 g / 4¼ oz, Ayam or any brand), Shortcut
  • 2 hard boiled eggs, sliced, Shortcut
  • lettuce leaves, as needed
  • red onion, thinly sliced, as needed, think mandolin
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice, or lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Spread some mayo on the toast and add lettuce leaves to two slices of toast.
  • Divide the sardines between the two sandwiches and split them, the tin I used had 5 sardines. The bones are are tender, don't worry about those, it's calcium.
  • Sprinkle some lemon juice on the sardines, top with some onion slices (which I skipped as had no onion) and top that with the egg slices.
  • Top each sandwich with the other slices of toast, cut each sandwich in half. Enjoy.

Notes

Low cost if using homemade sardines. I make sardines using small mackerel which is sold per fish anywhere from 10 to 25 Baht each, so about 29 to 74 cents per sandwich. (I cut each fish into 3 pieces when making sardines.)
If using tinned sardines, figure 1 tin at 59 Baht for 2 sandwiches, this is about 87 cents per sandwich.
Shortcut: Sardines in Olive Oil, Perfect Hard Boiled Chicken Eggs.
Variant: 1. In place of mayo, just drizzle olive oil on each slice of toast.
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Sardine & Tomato Sandwich
July 9, 2017 Lee
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Sardine & Tomato Sandwich

Inspired by seeing a photo.
Shout out to my daughter, Samantha, you will like this! Basic sandwich that is healthy and nutritious. Not only did Samantha make this, she sent me some photos, one of which is featured here, outstanding looking sandwich, Samantha, you did well! Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 sandwich

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tin sardines in olive oil, drained, (120 g / 4¼ oz), Shortcut
  • tomato, sliced as needed
  • red onion, sliced, seperated into rings, as needed
  • 2 slices sandwich bread, toasted
  • mayo, as needed
  • white pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Toast the bread, spread mayo on one side of each slice. Layer tomato slices on one slice, top with some red onion slice rings.
  • Top with sardines that are split in half lengthwise. Season with some white pepper, top with the other slice of bread.
  • Enjoy. (And that is a cracking great photo as well, thank you Samantha!)

Notes

If using tinned sardines in olive oil, figure about 59 Baht/tin/2 sandwiches. This would cost about 87 Baht per sandwich, reasonable and healthy.
Variants: As with any sandwich, use your imagination. Open faced or closed, substitute olive oil for mayo, substitute mustard for mayo, and spicy mustard even better! Add veggies you like, sprinkle with lemon juice.
Shortcut: Sardines in Olive Oil (Slow Cooker).
The photo was provided by my daughter, Samantha Thayer, United States - Thailand.
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Baked Ham & Cheese
July 8, 2017 Lee
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Baked Ham & Cheese

If you need to make a lot of Grilled Ham & Cheese sandwiches for a crowd, this sounds like it would be the perfect way. Ingredients are listed for 1 sandwich, increase the amounts appropriately for additional sandwiches.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 sandwich

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices sandwich bread
  • 1 slice Cheddar cheese
  • 1 slice ham
  • butter, as needed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 230 C, line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Butter each side of both slices of bread, top one slice with cheese and ham, top with the other slice of bread. Repeat this for all remaining sandwiches.
  • Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown, flip the sandwiches and bake for an additional 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Serve.

Notes

Low cost.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
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Grilled Ham & Egg Sandwich
July 8, 2017 Lee
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Grilled Ham & Egg Sandwich

Sounds like a great breakfast, lunch, or even a dinner sandwich. On my to cook list.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 sandwich

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices sandwich bread
  • 4 slices ham, thinly sliced
  • 1 slice Swiss cheese
  • 1 slice Cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg, scramble or fried hard
  • butter, or mayo, as needed

Instructions
 

  • Heat a non stick skillet to medium low.
  • Spread one side only of each slice of bread with either mayo or butter. Place one slice in skillet spread side down. Layer Swiss cheese, ham, scrambled egg and American cheese, in order, on plain side of bread in skillet. Top with other slice, spread side up.
  • Cook until crispy and brown. Turn and cook until brown and cheese is melted. Serve.

Notes

Low cost.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
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Diner Grilled Ham & Cheese
July 8, 2017 Lee
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Diner Grilled Ham & Cheese

Another diner style sandwich which uses spicy mustard. On my to cook list.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 sandwich

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices sandwich bread
  • 2 slices ham
  • 2 slices Swiss cheese
  • spicy mustard, as needed
  • butter, as needed, or mayo

Instructions
 

  • Spread mustard on each slice of bread. layer the ham and cheese on one slice on top of the mustard, top with the other slice, mustard side down. Spread butter or mayo on the top slice.
  • Heat a non stick skillet over medium low heat, add the sandwich butter or mayo side down, spread the top with butter or mayo. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, flip and cook the other side.
  • Cut in half and serve with additional mustard for dipping.

Notes

Low cost.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
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Grilled Ham & Cheese with Pineapple
July 8, 2017 Lee
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Grilled Ham & Cheese with Pineapple

Sounds good, on my to cook list.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 sandwich

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices sandwich bread
  • 2 slices Swiss cheese
  • 2 slices ham
  • 2 slices pineapple, thinly sliced
  • 3 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions
 

  • Layer 1 slice sandwich bread with 1 slice Swiss cheese, ham, pineapple, fresh basil, and another slice of cheese; top with bread.
  • In a skillet over medium low heat, melt butter. Add sandwich. Cover, cook until golden brown on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side. Serve.

Notes

Low cost.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
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Island Grilled Ham & Cheese
July 8, 2017 Lee
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Island Grilled Ham & Cheese

Sound very good, on my to cook list. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 sandwich

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices rye bread
  • Cream cheese, room temp so you can spread it
  • 1-2 slices fresh pineapple, sliced thin
  • 4 slices ham, thin sliced
  • butter, as needed

Instructions
 

  • Butter 1 slice of bread and place in cold skillet butter side down. Spread cream cheese on bread in skillet. Arrange pineapple on cream cheese, using enough to cover. Layer ham slices on top. Top with other slice of bread and butter the outside of that slice.
  • Heat the skillet and cook until the bottom bread is toasted, flip and toast the other side. Serve.

Notes

Low cost.
Shortcut: Rye Bread (Bread Machine).
Adapted from an internet recipe.
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Grilled Cheese & Tomato Sandwich
July 7, 2017 Lee
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Grilled Cheese & Tomato Sandwich

Delicious, all I can say. This is how I will make grilled cheese sandwiches from now on. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 sandwich

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices bread, of your choice
  • 2-3 slices tomato, enough to cover the bread
  • 2 slices Provolone cheese, or Swiss cheese
  • mayo, as needed
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • pinch Italian seasoning, (Shortcut)
  • garlic powder, to taste
  • butter, as needed

Instructions
 

  • Spread both slices of bread with a light layer of mayo. This is for the inside of the sandwich.
  • Put slice of cheese on one piece of bread, add tomato slices, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cover tomato slices with other slice of cheese, then cover with other piece of bread mayo side down. (I use block cheese so I slice myself, hence the slices are smaller.)
  • Heat a skillet on medium heat with butter and garlic powder. Spread butter on the top slice of bread. Place sandwich in the skillet, buttered bread facing up.
  • Cook until golden brown, flip and cook the other side, serve.

Notes

Low cost.
Shortcut: Italian Seasoning.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
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Diner Grilled Cheese
July 7, 2017 Lee
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Diner Grilled Cheese

This used to be the common practice in the US, not sure if diners still do this.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 sandwich

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices sandwich bread, of your choice
  • 1 slice Cheddar cheese, or slices from a block to cover the bread
  • mayo, as needed

Instructions
 

  • Heat a small skillet to medium heat.
  • Use mayo on the bread like you would butter. Spread mayo on two slices of sandwich bread, place first slice mayo side down in the pan, place the cheese on top of that, place other slice of bread on top, mayo side up.
  • Cook for just a few minutes until gold brown, flip, cook the other side until golden brown, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost. Keep in mind, this calls for mayo, not Miracle Whip or fat free mayo, just mayo.
Variants: 1. Add some grated Parmesan cheese to a small amount of mayo and use that. 2. Use Gouda (my preference) or any sliced cheese of your choice. 3. Add a slice of ham or smoked ham. 4. Use two slices of cheese and one slice of ham, with the ham in the middle.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
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