Golden Ham & Cheese Toast Gratin
Crispy Outside, Gooey Inside! Easy Air Fryer Ham Cheese Toast Sandwich Gratin Recipe
Introducing the ‘Ham Cheese Toast Sandwich Gratin,’ a perfect brunch item for busy mornings or anytime cravings! Using an air fryer, you can quickly make a delicious gratin that’s crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, with wonderfully stretchy cheese. Follow this detailed recipe for an easy and delightful toast dish!
Ingredients- 3 slices of bread
- 3 slices of cheddar cheese
- 3 slices of ham
- 100g shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup (100ml) milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 Tbsp (7.5g) sugar
- A pinch of salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, take one slice of bread. Lay a slice of cheddar cheese evenly over it, covering the surface. The melting cheddar cheese will help bind the bread and ham together.
Step 2
Place a slice of ham on top of the cheese. Adding ham significantly enhances the sandwich’s flavor.
Step 3
Using kitchen scissors, cut the bread with the cheese and ham lengthwise into two equal halves. This makes it easier to arrange later and helps the cheese melt more thoroughly.
Step 4
Overlap the two halves so that the ham slices are stacked on top of each other. This layering adds texture and savory depth.
Step 5
Again, using kitchen scissors, cut the layered ham and cheese sandwich in half. You should have 6 sandwich pieces in total. Repeat this process with the remaining bread, cheese, and ham slices to make more sandwiches.
Step 6
Prepare an oven-safe dish or gratin pan. Arrange the prepared ham and cheese toast sandwiches upright inside the dish, packing them in snugly. A full dish will look more generous once baked.
Step 7
In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup of milk, 1 egg, 1/2 Tbsp of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk everything together until smooth and well combined. This milk mixture will add moisture and richness to the toast.
Step 8
Pour the prepared milk mixture evenly over the sandwiches, ensuring it reaches all the nooks and crannies. It’s important for the mixture to soak into the bread and filling.
Step 9
Now, generously sprinkle 100g of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the sandwiches. The sight of golden, melted cheese will be very appetizing.
Step 10
Place the dish in your preheated air fryer and bake at 150°C (300°F) for 10 to 15 minutes. Cook until the mozzarella cheese is golden brown and bubbly, and the bread is toasted to your liking. (Cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer model.)
Step 11
Voila! Your Golden Ham & Cheese Toast Gratin is ready, with a beautiful golden cheese topping. Enjoy it hot for the best experience of crispy bread and a warm, gooey center. Enjoy your meal!
