Name: Toasted Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 slices sandwich bread (any); 2 teaspoons mayonnaise; 2 oz black forest ham; 1 slice Colby Jack cheese; 2 green lettuce leaves

Recipe

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Up your usual sandwich rotation with this delicious toasty sandwich made with ham and cheese.

In this post, you’ll learn all the tips for packing this epic ham and cheese sandwich for school and how to keep it fresh until lunch.

toasted ham and cheese sandwich in a lunch container with sliced apples

Ham Sandwich with Toasted Bread

Ham sandwiches are easy to pack for school lunch because they require little prep and pack well—plus, most kids love them, mine included!

But when you want to add a little variety to that same-old-same-old ham sandwich, toasting the bread is a great way to make it feel different and that crunch… it will take it to a new level!

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What You Need

Making this toasted sandwich takes only a few ingredients! This sandwich includes:

Whole Wheat Bread: or your favorite sliced bread.
Mayonnaise: for spreadable flavor.
Black Forest Ham: or any favorite ham.
Colby Jack Cheese: or any mild cheese.
Green Lettuce: crunchy and keeps bellies full.

How to Make a Toasted Bread Sandwich

With only 5 minutes and budget-friendly ingredients, this lunch almost makes itself! Check it out:

Toast the bread
This simple step will give the sandwich some texture inside of the lunchbox and help prevent sogginess.
Assemble the sandwich
Spread mayonnaise on 1 slice, then place the lettuce, ham, and cheese, and top with the remaining slice. Make sure any wet ingredients are in the middle so your bread doesn’t get wet.
Pack it in the lunch bag
Place into a compartmentalized lunch container with fresh fruit or veggies. Pack into the lunch bag with an ice pack, or keep refrigerated until lunch.

Watch this quick video to see me make this easy school lunch from start to finish.

Packing a Toasted Sandwich for School Lunches

Packing a toasty sandwich for lunch is as simple as this! Now check out these hacks to keep it fresh until it’s time for your kids to enjoy:

Use a sturdy lunch box
The best way to keep sandwiches from getting squished or flattened in the lunch bag is to pack them in a hard, sandwich-sized container.

These are my top picks for school lunch boxes!

Keep Wet Ingredients Separate
Pack fruits, veggies, and other wet foods in their own compartment, so the bread is perfectly crisp and toasty until lunchtime.

Add more nutrition
This sandwich pairs well with fruits and veggies! Some tasty sides include cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, sliced cucumber, berries, apple chips, or a fruit salad.

Use a container that fits well
Kids are known for being rough with their sandwiches. By picking a container that doesn’t leave excess room, their ingredients will stay intact by lunchtime.

More Sandwiches for School Lunch

Need more easy school lunch ideas? Learn how to make my 10-minute Grilled Turkey Sandwich or a ham and cheese panini. Another lunch my kids love is this Elvis Sandwich, a tasty Ham and Cheese Croissant, or a delicious Grilled Cheese and Tomato.

I’ve been packing my kids these sandwiches for years and the lunch container always comes back empty!

Toasted Ham & Cheese Sandwich

a toasted bread sandwich with ham and lettuce and cheese inside a lunch container.

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Up your usual sandwich rotation with this delicious toasty sandwich made with ham and cheese.

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Ingredients

2 slices sandwich bread, any
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 oz black forest ham
1 slice Colby Jack cheese
2 green lettuce leaves

Instructions

Make the sandwich:

Toast the bread to a golden color. Once toasted, spread the mayonnaise on the bread slices.
Place the lettuce on one slice of bread, top it with ham and cheese. Close the sandwich with the other bread slice.
Cut the sandwich in half and serve or pack it for a school lunch.

Pack it for lunch:

Place the sandwich in one compartment, and sides, like fruit and veggies, on separate compartments, making sure to keep them away from the sandwich so it doesn't get soggy.
Pace the packed lunch inside a lunch bag and add an ice pack if necessary.