I made this ham, Swiss, caramelized onion, and sautéed tomato open-faced sandwich recipe for lunch and I am telling you, it was delicious! I loved the sweet tomatoes and caramelized onion on top of the toasted artisan bread topped with salty ham and creamy Swiss cheese. The combination of flavors and textures was superb and definitely worth the time it took to make it.

Ham, Swiss, Caramelized Onion, and Sautéed Tomato Open-Faced Sandwich

Ingredients:

2 tsp olive oil
½ red onion, sliced **Soak slices in ice water for 10 minutes if their flavor is too strong
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
Handful of grape tomatoes
2 thin slices of artisan bread
Mayonnaise, to taste
Dijon mustard, to taste
Ham, to taste
1 slice of Swiss cheese, cut in half

How to Make a Ham, Swiss, Caramelized Onion, and Sautéed Tomato Open-Faced Sandwich

Place the 2 teaspoons of oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring often, for 20 minutes, or until caramelized and golden brown. Season with sea salt, to taste. Side Note: If the skillet gets dry, add a tablespoon of water or two. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

While the oven is preheating, heat the same large skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Add the tomatoes and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.

Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until the tomatoes are softened and starting to burst. Remove from heat.

Spread the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on each piece of artisan bread.

Layer the bread with caramelized onions, tomatoes, ham, and Swiss cheese.

Put the open-faced sandwich on a small baking sheet and place it into the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy.

Ham, Swiss, Caramelized Onion, and Sautéed Tomato Open-Faced Sandwich

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
½ red onion sliced, **Soak slices in ice water for 10 minutes if their flavor is too strong
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Handful of grape tomatoes
2 thin slices of artisan bread
Mayonnaise to taste
Dijon mustard to taste
Ham to taste
1 slice of Swiss cheese cut in half

Instructions

Place the 2 teaspoons of oil into a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring often, for 20 minutes, or until caramelized and golden brown. Season with sea salt, to taste. Side Note: If the skillet gets dry, add a tablespoon of water or two. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
While the oven is preheating, heat the same large skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Add the tomatoes and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until the tomatoes are softened and starting to burst. Remove from heat.
Spread the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on each piece of artisan bread.
Layer the bread with caramelized onions, tomatoes, ham, and Swiss cheese.
Place on the baking sheet and place into the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy.