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Campfire Sandwich

Campfire sandwich with toasted bread, melted cheddar or Swiss, and classic deli ham and turkey layers grilled on a grate over medium heat. Each sandwich gets golden grilled marks and gooey cheese in about 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich
  • 1 bread Use 8 slices total.
  • 1 deli ham Use 8 slices total.
  • 1 turkey Use 8 slices total.
  • 1 cheese (cheddar or Swiss) Use 8 slices total.
  • 4 tbsp butter Softened; use for spreading.
  • 1 mustard and mayo (optional) Use as desired for condiments.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Prep and build
  1. Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice for an even coating.
  2. On unbuttered sides, layer sandwiches as follows: bread, cheese, ham, turkey, cheese, then top with bread (butter-side out).
  3. If using mustard and mayo, add them to the filling layer before closing the sandwiches with the top bread slice.
Grill over the fire
  1. Place sandwiches on a campfire grate over medium heat so the bread toasts without burning.
  2. Grill 4-5 minutes on the first side until the bread is golden and the cheese begins to melt, indicated by slightly softened edges.
  3. Flip the sandwiches and grill 4-5 minutes until the second side is golden with fully melted cheese pooling at the cut line.
  4. Remove sandwiches from the heat, cut in half, and serve hot with melted interiors visible.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the grate over medium heat and avoid direct flame so the bread stays golden while the cheese fully melts. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet over medium-low until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended due to bread texture. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cheese and lean deli turkey.