Mexican · Lunch
Pressed Ham and Cheese Sandwich
A Mexican torta pressed on a hot griddle, layering seared pork loin with ham, melted queso Oaxaca, pickled jalapeños, tomato, and onion on a telera roll spread with refried beans, mayonnaise, and avocado, griddled until the exterior crisps and the cheese melts through.
$5
12 minsPrep
10 minsCook
22 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
637Calories
37.2gProtein
32.4gFat
50.8gCarbs
7.1gSugar
7.2gFiber
1514mgSodium
122mgChol
12.1gSat Fat
920mgPotassium
340mgCalcium
3.6mgIron
1.2mcgVitamin B12
13mgVitamin C
protein-rich
high-fiber
rich-umami
thirty-min-meals
Instructions
1
Prep
Slice pork loin thin and season both sides with salt and pepper. Slice tomato, onion, and avocado and have all ingredients ready.
2
Sear
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high and sear pork loin slices 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
3
Build
Split telera roll and spread refried beans on bottom half, mayonnaise on top half. Layer seared pork, ham, queso oaxaca, tomato, onion, avocado, and pickled jalapeños on bottom half, then close sandwich.
4
Crisp
Butter sandwich exterior, place in skillet over medium heat, and press firmly 2 minutes per side until crust is golden and cheese melts.
5
Plate
Cut sandwich diagonally in half and serve immediately while warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 14 oz394g pork loin
- 22 telera roll (or bolillo), split
- 3.6 oz100g cooked ham
- 3.6 oz100g queso oaxaca
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp refried beans
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 11 avocado
- 1212 pickled jalapeno slices
- 44 tomato slices
- 44 thin white onion slices
- 2 tsp2 tsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp2 tsp butter, softened
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
