Roasted Sweet Potato Apple Ham Sandwich

This roasted sweet potato apple ham sandwich is served hot and pressed with a generous amount of melted cheddar cheese and a honey mustard spread.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 medium sweet potato (sliced into rounds about 1/4" thick)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• salt & pepper
• 1/2 small red onion (sliced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• pinch of salt
• 2 slices hearty bread of any kind
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 2 tablespoons honey mustard
• roasted sweet potatoes
• 6 slices cheddar
• 1 large tuscan kale leaf (torn into pieces)
• 1/4 large green apple (sliced)
• caramelized red onions
• 2 ounces about 4 slices leftover ham (or deli sliced ham)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- For roasted sweet potatoes ---
2. 2Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
3. 3Place sweet potato rounds on greased or silicone mat lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with rosemary, salt and pepper.
4. 4Roast for about 20-25 minutes, flipping half way through until softened and golden brown around the edges.
5. 5--- For caramelized red onions ---
6. 6Place olive oil in a small sauce pot over medium heat.
7. 7Add onions and salt, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often until softened and starting to turn golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
8. 8--- For the sandwich ---
9. 9Brush one side of both pieces of bread with the melted butter.
10. 10Turn the bread slices over and spread the honey mustard on each piece.
11. 11Place the cheddar on top of the honey mustard spread on one piece of bread and continue layering in this order: sweet potatoes, kale, apple slices, red onions and ham. Place the other piece of bread on top with the buttered side up.
12. 12Place the sandwich in a pre-heated skillet and press down firmly with a large spatula to help melt the cheese.
13. 13Flip after 2-3 minutes once bread is golden and crispy on the bottom and repeat on the other side.
14. 14Cut the sandwich in half and serve warm.