Ham, Cheese & Tomato Sandwich Recipe

Another afternoon tea favourite, and still one of the most popular sandwiches of all.

The origin of the ham and cheese sandwich is rather debatable

The story goes that Patrick Connolly, an 18th-century Irish immigrant to England, combined the remains of a pig, cured and sliced, with a topping of Leicester cheese in a bread roll. It was aptly named a Connolly after its inventor, and is still called that in some parts of the Midlands.

The traditional ham and cheese sandwich has since evolved to include other fillings such as pickles, tomatoes and salad.

Tomatoes and a hint of English mustard are my additions: the mustard gives the sandwich a little extra bite. Wholegrain mustard works equally well if you prefer less heat.

Ham, Cheese & Tomato Sandwiches

Ingredients:

What you will need

• White Bread
• Sliced Ham
• Grated mature Cheddar Cheese
• English Mustard
• Tomatoes sliced and seeds removed
• Salt
• Black Pepper

Method

• Butter bread
• Spread a little mustard
• Then add cheese, ham and tomato
• Add salt & pepper
• Top with another slice of bread and remove crust
• Cut into finger sandwiches and serve

Serve these simple but flavourful sandwiches with afternoon tea or pack them for a summer picnic.

English Afternoon Tea Sandwich Recipes - Presented by Tara de la Motte