One of the simplest Dominican sandwiches, Sandwich de jamón y queso, is a ham and cheese sandwich. It is a perfect snack, lunch, or dinner any day. It is a simple and quick recipe to prepare, and you can make it at home with the same flavor as your favorite "barra."
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Why we ❤️ it
Sandwich de jamón y queso is one of our simplest Dominican sandwiches, you can get this at any barra (sandwich and batidas bar) in the Dominican Republic, and it has much more flavor that you'd expect from a simple ham and cheese sandwich.
This recipe turns out just like the sandwiches from my favorite spot (which doesn't exist anymore 🙁 ), and I can whip it up quickly for lunch or dinner when I'm short on time.
Sandwich or emparedado
Although we understand the word emparedado (the Spanish word) perfectly well, it is more common to say sandwich in the Dominican Rep. Or sanduche. 😉
Sandwich de jamón y queso (ham and cheese sandwich).
Serving suggestions
They are traditionally served with a batida or fruit juice. Batida de lechosa, Batida de zapote and Batida de nispero are very popular. Other popular drinks with this sandwich are Morir soñando and Jugo de avena.
Top tips
- Ham: York ham is typically used, but you can use turkey or chicken ham for a lighter option.
- Cheese: Some commonly used cheeses are Cheddar, Danish, gouda, or other cheeses that melt well.
- Vegetables: My favorite sandwich stand made it with onions and tomatoes. You can leave the onion out if you wish. Some people use green tomatoes, in which case it's good to grill them for a couple of minutes before filling.
- Bread: Typically, this sandwich is made with sliced sandwich bread, but it can sometimes be found with Pan de agua or Pan sobao. If you have leftover Telera after Christmas, feel free to use it. Each has a different texture, but each with its own charm.
About this recipe
Any self-respecting Dominican has sat down to devour a flavorful ham and cheese sandwich accompanied by a delicious Dominican batida. Some stalls, carts, and "barras" are famous for their sandwiches, but it is rarer to make them at home.
What is your favorite version of this sandwich? Please tell me in the comments.
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Sandwich de Jamón y Queso [Video+Recipe] Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients
- 8 slices Sandwich bread, (see recipe notes)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 8 slices cheddar, or Gouda cheese (see recipe notes)
- 8 slices cooked ham, York ham (see recipe notes)
- 2 large tomato, thinly sliced.
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
1. Cut the crust
Cut the crust off the bread slices.
2. Assemble sandwich
- Spread each slice of bread with butter on one side. Top that side with a slice of cheese.Top one slice with ham, tomato, and onion (optional). Put both halves together.
3. Toast
- In a sandwich press or frying pan, toast the bread by pressing until the bread browns and the cheese melts.
4. Serving
Cut the sandwiches into two triangles each (optional) and serve. See serving suggestions on the recipe.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.
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