Ham and Cheese Toasties

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A superior form of cheese on toast. Serves 4.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bread

  • 4 thin slices of cooked ham

  • 1 tablespoon of chutney (to flavored choice)

  • 4 oz grated cheese

  • 1 small egg, beaten

  • Black pepper

  • 4 tomatoes halved and grilled

  • Paprika to decorate

  • Watercress sprigs to garnish

Method

  1. Preheat the grill.

  2. Toast the bread on one side only.

  3. Butter the untoasted side and place a slice of ham on each slice of bread.

  4. Spread a layer of the flavored chutney over the ham.

  5. Mix the cheese, egg, and pepper together and spread evenly over the chutney.

  6. Place under a hot grill until the cheese melts and is golden brown.

  7. Sprinkle paprika over the top and garnish with two halves of grilled tomatoes and a sprig of watercress on each plate.

  8. Served with sprinkled Worcestershire sauce.

Courtesy of “Favourite Farmhouse Recipes”, compiled by Carole Gregory and published by J. Salmon Ltd.