Broc’s Favorite Sandwich
One of those lunches we make on repeat.
This sandwich is all about contrast. Warm, melty cheese. Cold, crunchy lettuce. Soft bread with crispy edges. It’s simple, but every detail matters.
If you’ve seen the reel, you already get it. If you haven’t made it yet, now’s your sign.
If you’re into meals like this…we keep a running list of the ones we come back to again and again.
This is the kind of thing we throw together when we don’t feel like overthinking lunch but still want something that hits.
Ingredients
For the sandwich
– 2 slices sourdough bread
– Butter, softened
– Medium cheddar cheese, sliced
– White cheddar cheese, sliced
– Thinly sliced ham
– Thinly sliced turkey
For the lettuce spread
– Iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
– Sweet onion, very finely chopped
– Mayonnaise
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Italian seasoning
– Red wine vinegar, optional but recommended
Instructions
Start by buttering one side of each slice of sourdough. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Place the bread butter-side down in the pan. Layer generously with both medium and white cheddar cheese. Let it grill slowly until the bread is golden and crisp and the cheese is fully melted and gooey. This is not the time to rush. Low and slow here makes all the difference.
While the sandwich grills, make the lettuce mixture. In a bowl, combine the finely chopped iceberg lettuce and sweet onion. Add enough mayonnaise to lightly coat everything, not drown it. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add a small splash of red wine vinegar if you like a little tang. Mix well and set aside.
Once the grilled cheese is ready, remove it from the pan. Carefully pull the sandwich apart while the cheese is still warm and stretchy. Layer in the ham and turkey. The thinner the slices, the better. Don’t be shy here. This is one of those meals where a little extra goes a long way.
Spread the lettuce mixture onto one side of the sandwich, close it back up, and press gently.
Slice in half and eat while it’s still warm.
We make this one all the time, the kind of lunch that’s simple, fast, and still feels like something. We’re saving all of our go-to meals in one place as we go. If you want more like this, they’re all here.