Whole30 Open-Faced Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Elevate your lunch game with this irresistible Whole30 Open-Faced Ham and Cheese Sandwich! This nutrient-packed twist on a classic swaps bread for roasted sweet potato slices, creating a hearty, gluten-free base that’s both wholesome and satisfying. Topped with creamy, dairy-free cashew cheese, infused with nutritional yeast and zesty lemon juice, and layered with savory Whole30-compliant ham, this sandwich offers a harmony of bold flavors and textures. A sprinkle of fresh chives ties it all together for a gourmet touch. Perfect for a quick yet elegant meal, this recipe is paleo-approved, dairy-free, and sure to impress. It's a delightful fusion of comfort food and clean eating!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 large Sweet Potato
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 4 slices Whole30-compliant Ham
• 1 cup Raw Cashews
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 0.5 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Chopped Chives

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Slice the sweet potato lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices. You should get about 4 slices from a large sweet potato.

Step 3

Place the sweet potato slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the slices are tender and slightly crisp at the edges. Flip halfway through the cooking time for even roasting.

Step 5

While the sweet potato slices are roasting, prepare the cashew cheese spread. Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for at least 10 minutes.

Step 6

Drain the cashews and add them to a blender along with nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more water a teaspoon at a time if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.

Step 7

Once the sweet potato slices are done roasting, remove them from the oven.

Step 8

Spread a generous amount of cashew cheese on each slice of roasted sweet potato. Top each slice with a slice of Whole30-compliant ham.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped chives before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Whole30 open-faced ham and cheese sandwich!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(718.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1436.1

Total Fat 95.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g
Cholesterol 105.4mg	0%
Sodium 3950.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g	0%
Total Sugars 17.4g
Protein 72.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 128.8mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 2113.8mg	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: 58.1%

Protein: 19.8%

Carbs: 22.2%