Preheat your oven to 180°C (gas mark 6). 🔥
Cut the bread slices into thick slices (about 2 cm wide). 🍞
Cut the ham into small pieces or thin strips. 🥩
Mix the cream cheese and grated cheese in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley for a touch of freshness. 🌿
Generously spread each slice of bread with the cream and grated cheese mixture. 🧀
Add a slice of ham to each piece of cheese-topped bread. 🍖
Arrange the topped bread slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. If you’d like an even more golden crust, you can add a little melted butter to the top of the slices. 🧈
Sprinkle a little extra chopped fresh parsley on each slice of bread before baking for a touch of color and freshness. 🌱
Bake for 10 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. ⏰
Tip to make this recipe easier:
You can prepare your bread slices in advance and refrigerate them for a few hours before baking. This will allow the flavors to blend better.
Ingredient swap:
If you don’t like ham, you can substitute grilled chicken or grilled vegetables for a vegetarian version. 🍗🥦
Cooking tip:
Watch the dish carefully to prevent the cheese from boiling over or the bread from burning. If necessary, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil for the first few minutes of cooking.
