Ham and cheese sandwiches will be 'perfect with every bite' if you do 1 minute step

Ham and cheese sandwiches are simply perfect, with an emphasis on simple. Whether as a or a , you can't go wrong with this old reliable.

It's exactly what it says on the tin, so could you really make a "perfect" ham and cheese? According to one sandwich enthusiast, you absolutely can and it doesn't even come down to the type of bread, ham or cheese. Chris of has shared an extra step that ensures the perfect bite and it starts with avoiding sliced or grated cheese.

Chris shared that the key to a structurally perfect and delicious ham and cheese is shaving the cheese yourself.

This way, the shaved cheese nestles perfectly within the sandwich, ensuring the perfect bite.

"I like to shave the cheese, but you can slice or grate it," he said. "I find by shaving it with a peeler you get far more even slices and it's less likely to fall out of the sandwich."

The perfect ham and cheese sandwich

How else can you perfect this simple sarnie? It starts with a good, tangy cheese.

1. Mature, shaved cheddar

Mature cheddar, a combination of mayo and butter, black pepper, and a whisper of dijon mustard.

The food blogger said: "I recommend a mature cheddar, just to pack in the flavour. Its sharpness will also help balance out the saltiness and sweetness of the ham."

2. Mayonnaise or butter

Chris said a combination of the two is the most delicious.

3. Black pepper and dijon mustard

A pinch of cracked black pepper and a smidge of dijon elevate the sandwich that bit further.

He added: "Just make sure it's a very thin layer of mustard, just so it doesn't overpower the sandwich. If you don't like mustard you can leave it out. Alternatively, if you prefer different mustards (English, wholegrain etc) then feel free to use that."