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Mountain ham and cheese toasts with green salad

Mountain ham and cheese toasts are thick slices of country bread topped with cured ham and melted Tomme de Savoie cheese, served with a green salad. This serves 4, takes 25 minutes, and is very easy, at around €3.20 per person. The key is toasting the bread before adding the toppings, so the inside stays soft under the golden melted cheese.

A quick dinner that smells like the mountains, big slices of country bread topped with cured ham and melted cheese, served with a salad.

Mountain ham and cheese toasts with green salad
Total time
25 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€3.20
Calories per person
630 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

This dish smells like a mountain chalet after a day on the slopes. The country bread turns crisp under a layer of melted Tomme de Savoie, while the cured ham brings a salty, aged flavor. It's straightforward and generous, the kind of dinner that warms you up without any fuss.

It's the perfect weeknight dinner on a rushed fall or winter evening, when you want something quick but satisfying. Kids love the melted cheese and ham, while adults appreciate the character of the Tomme de Savoie. A simple green salad is all you need to round out the meal.

The ingredients

4 people

Bakery

  • Country bread 8 slices

Butcher

  • Cured ham 8 slices

Dairy

  • Tomme de Savoie cheese 250 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Garlic 1 cloves
  • Green salad 1

Pantry

  • Vinaigretteoften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Gluten, Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet. 5 min

    Use day old bread, it holds up better.

  2. Rub each slice lightly with a cut clove of garlic.

    One pass is enough, garlic is strong.

  3. Top each toast with a slice of cured ham and thin slices of Tomme cheese.

    Slice the cheese thinly so it melts faster.

  4. Bake until the cheese is melted and lightly golden. 10 min

    Watch closely at the end, it browns fast.

  5. Add pepper, then serve with the green salad tossed in vinaigrette.

    Dress the salad at the last minute.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a Tomme de Savoie that isn't too aged, it melts better and stays creamy under the broiler.
  • If your bread is very fresh, toast it an extra minute before topping it, so it absorbs less moisture from the cheese.
  • Move the baking sheet to the top rack for the last two minutes for a nicely golden top without drying out the ham.

The variations

  • Swap the Tomme de Savoie for reblochon or Swiss cheese for a milder flavor.
  • For a vegetarian version, skip the cured ham and add a few walnuts or caramelized onions instead.
  • For kids, cut the toasts into smaller pieces before serving and pick a milder cheese.

What to serve it with

  • Green salad with vinaigrette
  • Pickles or cornichons
  • A glass of apple juice

Storage

These toasts are best eaten right away, the bread loses its crispness as it cools. You can keep the ingredients separately in the fridge for a day or two and assemble just before serving. Freezing isn't recommended for this dish.

Questions about this dish

Can you prepare these toasts ahead of time?

It's best to assemble them right before baking, the cheese melts better on fresh bread. You can slice the bread and prep the salad ahead of time though.

What cheese can replace Tomme de Savoie?

Reblochon or Swiss cheese both work well if you don't have Tomme on hand. Pick something that melts easily to keep that gooey topping.

Can you use a different bread than country bread?

Yes, slightly stale baguette or rye bread both work too. The key is a dense enough crumb to hold up the toppings.

How do you adapt this recipe for picky kids?

You can leave off the cured ham if its flavor is too strong for them and keep just the melted cheese. Cut the toasts into smaller, easier to eat pieces.

How long does it take to make mountain ham and cheese toasts with a green salad?

Count 25 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in mountain ham and cheese toasts with a green salad?

About 630 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does mountain ham and cheese toasts with a green salad cost?

About €3.20 per serving, or €12.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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