Backpacker Magazine – August 2009

Recipe: Ham, Cheese & Apple Sandwich

Take your ol' ham and cheese up a notch with this concoction.

by: Drea Knufken

2 everything bagels
4 ounces Gouda cheese, sliced into four pieces
4 slices smoked ham
1 small Granny Smith apple
1 teaspoon butter
2 packets each mayonnaise and mustard

In camp To make one sandwich: Slice bagel in half. Spread on one packet each of mustard and mayo. Set aside. Cut apple into thin slices and sauté in butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until soft (about 7 minutes). Set aside. Place 1 slice of ham in pan on medium-low heat; cover with one cheese slice. Cover pan and cook until cheese melts. Repeat. Layer ham, cheese, and half of the apples on bagel. Toast sandwich in pan over medium heat for 5 minutes, flipping once.

Prep time 15 min
Price $3.25 per serving
Weight 14 oz. per serving
Serves 2
Calories 667
Fat 30 g
Carbs 60 g
Protein 33 g
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