Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 331kcal
Ingredients
- 4 slices keto or low-carb sandwich bread
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 4 thin slices deli ham
- 4 slices mozzarella or other mild melting cheese
- Pinch of dried oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Lay 2 slices butter-side down on a board. Top each with a slice of cheese, 2 slices of ham, a pinch of oregano if using, and another slice of cheese. Close with the remaining bread, butter-side up.
- Heat a sandwich press, or a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the sandwiches, pressing with a heavy pan or spatula, for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted.
- Rest for 1 minute, then cut diagonally and serve hot.
Notes
Keep the heat moderate. Low-carb bread browns faster than white bread, and you want the cheese fully melted before the outside gets too dark. Putting cheese on both sides of the ham glues the sandwich together so it does not slide apart when cut.
Chef's Tip: Let a little cheese escape onto the hot pan and leave it there until it turns crisp and lacy. That crunchy fringe is the best part.
Keto Swap: White sandwich bread is replaced with low-carb bread. Check the label and choose one with no more than 2 to 3 grams of net carbs per slice.
Success Tip: Add a sliced tomato inside for a misto quente com tomate, or serve with a fried egg on top for a heartier plate.
Nutrition is calculated from the ingredients and is an estimate per serving. Net carbs exclude fiber and allulose.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 331kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 15g
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