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Traditional English Ploughman's Lunch

The Ploughman's Lunch is a classic British dish that is perfect for a light and simple meal. It consists of a variety of ingredients, such as cheese, meats, pickles, and bread all served cold or at room temperature. This recipe is easy to assemble and can be customized to suit taste preferences.

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 8 sl of bread (sourdough, whole grain or your preferred variety) Added to
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese Added to
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved Added to
  • 8 sl of ham Added to
  • 4 pickles or gherkins Added to
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced Added to
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced Added to
  • 2 tbls butter Added to
  • Salt and pepper, to taste Added to
  • Mixed greens, for serving Added to
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Directions

15 min
1. Step

Start by lightly toasting the slices of bread. You can either use a toaster or toast them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.

2. Step

Spread a tablespoon of butter on each slice of toasted bread.

3. Step

Arrange the cheddar cheese, ham slices, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, red onion, and tomato slices on top of 4 bread slices.

4. Step

Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.

5. Step

Top each assembled sandwich with the remaining slices of bread to form a sandwich.

6. Step

Cut each sandwich into halves or quarters to create manageable portions.

7. Step

Serve the Ploughman's Lunch with a side of mixed salad greens to add freshness to the dish.

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