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Easy Ham and Cheese Uncrustables Copycat Recipe

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These Easy Ham and Cheese Uncrustable Copycat Sandwiches are everything you remember from childhood, but better. Made with real ingredients and a simple technique, they come together in under 15 minutes and freeze perfectly for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices of soft white bread
  • 4 ounces of thinly sliced deli ham (honey ham or smoked ham)
  • 4 slices of American cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of salted butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Prepare your work surface. Lay out all your ingredients and equipment. Soften your butter by leaving it out for about 15 minutes, or microwave it for 5-7 seconds. You want it spreadable, not melted.
  2. Flatten the bread. Take one slice of bread and use your rolling pin to gently flatten it to about half its original thickness. Don’t press too hard — you just want it thin enough to seal easily. Repeat with all 8 slices.
  3. Cut the bread into rounds. Using your round cookie cutter or glass, cut each flattened bread slice into a circle. Press firmly and twist slightly to get a clean cut. Save the bread scraps for breadcrumbs or croutons.
  4. Assemble the sandwiches. Lay out 4 of the bread rounds. Place one slice of American cheese on each round, folding it slightly if needed to fit within the bread. Top with about 1 ounce of ham (roughly 2-3 thin slices), folding the ham to fit neatly. Place the remaining 4 bread rounds on top.
  5. Seal the edges. Use your fork to press down firmly around the entire edge of each sandwich, creating a crimped seal. Go around twice to make sure it’s really sealed — you don’t want any cheese leaking out during cooking. The crimp should be about ¼ inch deep.
  6. Butter the outsides. Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on the top and bottom of each sealed sandwich. Use about ½ teaspoon of butter per side.
  7. Toast the sandwiches. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the buttered sandwiches in the skillet, leaving space between them. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melty.
  8. Cool slightly before serving. Let the sandwiches rest on a cutting board for 2-3 minutes before cutting or serving.

Notes

For best results, use bread that’s fresh but not too fresh. Day-old bread presses and seals better. If your bread is very fresh, leave slices out for 10-15 minutes before assembling. Use full-fat American cheese slices from the deli counter for better melting. To freeze, place uncooked, unbuttered sandwiches on a parchment-lined baking sheet, freeze until solid (about 2 hours), then transfer to a freezer bag. Thaw in fridge overnight, then butter and toast. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cheese and lean ham.

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