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The Farm's Fried Ham and Onion Sandwich-Longmeadow Farm

Recipe #272233 | 15 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 2 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Andi of Longmeadow Farm

I was in the nursing profession many years ago. When we were allowed to take a lunch break, I would go to the hospital cafeteria and order up one of these sandwiches. Of course, the cafeteria chefs had a "seasoned grill" that showed years and years of delectable delights. They even had special spatulas that you could easily imagine the pounding and flipping going on in the air, as somehow this made the food taste even more spectacular. To this day I still make these at home, occasionally for lunch or a quick dinner. After the cafeteria chefs put this yummy sandwich together they would wrap it in (1) wax paper (2) then aluminin foil. By the time you got to your table, the tastes had developed and probably steamed in the combination of wax paper and foil. Either way, I guess these magical chefs will never be forgotten as this made my day complete, every single day. I hope you enjoy this sandwich as much as I. Try the wax paper and foil too, if you have time.....you will see what I'm talking about.

Posted on: Dec 17, 2007

Ingredients

  • slices bread (suggested country white-any will do)
  • ounces lean deli ham (sliced in slivers)
  • small onion, sliced very thinly
  • tablespoon mayonnaise (can be reduced fat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter (or margarine) (optional)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Spray skillet with cooking spray. If using optional butter, melt this in pan until completely melted.
    2. 2
      Toss in onion and cook until translucent. (about 2/3 minutes).
    3. 3
      Add ham on top of onion, and continue to warm on medium heat for 3/4 minutes.
    4. 4
      Flip over ham/onion and continue to warm for 2 more minutes.
    5. 5
      Spread bread with mayonnaise add warmed ham/onion mixture.
    6. 6
      Press down tops of bread, and kinda "smash" together.
    7. 7
      Cut in half and devour.

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    From: BarbryT

    On Apr 30, 2008

    Lovely. I used a long roll but next time will use bread--the better to smoosh it. It's great combination. Thanks, Andi!

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    From: Annacia

    On Mar 25, 2008

    Simplicity Supreme. I used caraway rye bread and grilled the whole thing. Yumm. I only used the mayo on one side of the sandwich and even that was a very thin scraping of it and the onion was cooked lightly with Pam. No other accoutrement's were needed to make a very filling lunch.

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    From: 3KillerBs

    On Dec 20, 2007

    Remarkably delicious for such a simple recipe. The recipe scaled up nicely to 2 large onions and 8 oz of ham. Next time I will brown the ham and onions more aggressively. Another time, I will use regular, leftover ham, pile it on hoagie rolls, top it with shredded mozzarella or provolone, wrap it in foil, and bake it in the oven long enough to melt the cheese — but I suppose that's a different sandwich altogether. :D LOL

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    From: French Tart

    On Feb 18, 2008

    Oh my goodness - I would have signed up to be a nurse if I thought I could get one of these little gems in the nurse's canteen on a daily basis! This is a prime example of simple is often best! I did not do the greaseproof paper and tinfoil thing this time, but I think that would be great if you made them up a little bit before serving and then kept them warm for a while. We both thought that the idea of onions freid with the ham was brilliant - I used lovely "Bridge" rolls for these sandwiches, and we had one and half each!!! Another Classic from the farm that goes into my "Great Snack Attack" recipe file!! Merci Andi for the story of your nursing dasy as much as the canteed style sandwich - just wonderful! FT made for Ms Twissis's PRMR game for Andi.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (121g)

    Recipe makes 2 servings

    Calories 222
    Calories from Fat 59 (26%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 6.6g 10%
    Saturated Fat 1.6g 7%
    Monounsaturated Fat 2.2g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 18mg 6%
    Sodium 763mg 31%
    Potassium 182mg 5%
    Total Carbohydrate 31.7g 10%
    Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8%
    Sugars 4.1g
    Protein 8.9g 17%
    Vitamin A 16mcg 0%
    Vitamin B6 0.2mg 9%
    Vitamin B12 0.1mcg 2%
    Vitamin C 3mg 5%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 2%
    Calcium 91mg 9%
    Iron 2mg 12%

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