Ham and Cheese Potato Sandwich

Ham and Cheese Potato Sandwich

This starter is the perfect snack to keep active vacationers or people on the go, satiated. This is not your classic sandwich, but who can resist a melt of any kind? If you prefer you potatoes deep-fried, after boiling the potatoes in salted water, pat dry with paper towers and drop them into hot oil. Deep-fry until the potatoes become golden brown, and stuff them with the same filling.

Ham and Cheese Potato Sandwich

Course: StarterCuisine: InternationalDifficulty: Easy
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Total time

40

minutes

This starter is the perfect snack to keep active vacationers or people on the go, satiated. This is not your classic sandwich, but who can resist a melt of any kind? If you prefer you potatoes deep-fried, after boiling the potatoes in salted water, pat dry with paper towers and drop them into hot oil. Deep-fry until the potatoes become golden brown, and stuff them with the same filling.

Ingredients

  • 2 Large potatoes

  • 70g Cooked ham

  • 50g Cheese slices or Mozzarella Cheese

  • 10g Parmesan Cheese

  • 20g Cottage cheese

  • Salt

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions

  • Wash and peel the potatoes. Slice them in half lengthwise and boil them in salted water for three minutes. Drain and dry and with paper towel.
  • Toss potatoes in olive oil and salt to taste, ensuring all surfaces have been covered.
  • Slice ham into pieces that will cover half of the potato. Place ham on the first half of the potato.
  • Place chosen slice of cheese or grate it directly on top of the ham.
  • Sprinkle half of the parmesan on top and close the sandwich with the other half of the potato.
  • Hold potato sandwiches together by skewering with a toothpick.
  • Place sandwiches on to an oiled baking sheet or one that’s been covered with parchment paper and bake at 180°C oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow it to cool for a couple of minutes. Place half of the cottage cheese on top as a garnish. Serve warm.

Notes

  • This recipe is part of our renown “The Charming Lonno Lodge Cookbook” that you can download for free or purchase as a printed copy on Amazon.