Vegetarian Cheese and Ham Toast

Savor the ultimate comfort food with a modern twist—our Vegetarian Cheese and Ham Toast! This easy yet irresistible recipe swaps traditional ham for savory plant-based slices, making it the perfect indulgence for vegetarians or anyone exploring meat-free options. Layers of melty cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, fresh spinach, and plant-based ham are sandwiched between slices of toasted whole grain bread, coated with buttery crispness from the oven. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick recipe is perfect for a cozy lunch, an on-the-go snack, or even a light dinner. Balanced with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, this vegetarian toastie will be your new favorite comfort dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 slices Sliced whole grain bread
• 4 slices Plant-based ham slices
• 200 grams Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Spread a light layer of butter on one side of each slice of bread.

Step 3

Place the bread slices buttered side down on a baking sheet.

Step 4

Spread 1/2 tablespoon of Dijon mustard on the unbuttered side of each bread slice.

Step 5

Place a slice of plant-based ham on two of the bread slices.

Step 6

Divide the cheddar cheese evenly and sprinkle over the ham.

Step 7

Add fresh spinach leaves on top of the cheese and season with salt and pepper.

Step 8

Cover each with the remaining bread slices, mustard side down, creating a sandwich.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from oven, let it cool slightly, then cut each toast diagonally and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(489.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1434.4

Total Fat 88.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 207.9mg	0%
Sodium 4246.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.6g	0%
Total Sugars 6.2g
Protein 74.7g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 942.7mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 1225.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.4%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 22.3%