Easy Ham and Cheese Tea Sandwiches

Sandwiches de miga are a bakery classic in Argentina and Uruguay. This homemade version uses thin bread, creamy butter, ham and cheese for soft, even layers.

Recipe details

• Prep time: 20 min
• Cook time: 0 min
• Total time: 20 min
• Yield: 12 triangles
• Difficulty: Easy
• Estimated cost per serving: $0.60

Ingredients

• 6 large slices sandwich bread or white bread, crusts removed
• 3 tablespoons softened butter
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 6 thin slices cooked ham
• 6 thin slices cheese
• 1 hard-boiled egg, thinly sliced, optional
• Tender lettuce leaves, thoroughly dried, optional

Step-by-step instructions

1. Mix the butter and mayonnaise. Lightly flatten the bread with a rolling pin if thick.
2. Spread a thin layer all the way to the edges of each slice.
3. Top two slices with ham and cheese; add egg or lettuce if desired. Cover with the remaining bread.
4. Wrap in a barely damp towel and chill for 10 minutes under a light cutting board.
5. Trim the edges if needed and cut each sandwich into four neat triangles.

Tips and variations

• Keep unused bread covered while working so it does not dry out.
• Dry lettuce completely to prevent soggy sandwiches.

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