Featured SYSCO Block & Barrel Ham (4″x6″) (Code #07143)
Grilled Ham, Pesto & Provolone Sandwich-NEW
Recipe Information
Yield
25 servings
Portion Size
1 each = 166 gm/5.8 oz
Ingredients
| Metric | Imperial | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayonnaise | 150 ml | 1/2 cup + 1 1/2 T |
| Basil Pesto Sauce | 100 ml | 1/3 cup + 4 tsp |
| SYSCO Block & Barrel Ham (4"x6") (Code #07143), sliced | 1 kg | 2 lb 3 oz |
| Provolone Cheese, sliced, 19 g each | 950 g | 2 lbs 1 oz |
| Thick White Bread, slices (1 slice =35 g) | 50 slices | 50 slices |
| Margarine, melted | 250 ml | 1 cup |
Method
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and pesto. Cover with wrap and maintain at <4'C/40'F until ready to assemble sandwiches.
- Using meat slicer, thinly slice meat and portion out 40 g/1.4 oz per portion. Maintain at <4'C/40'F until ready to assemble sandwiches.
- Assemble sandwiches: Place half of bread slices on a clean surface. Spread 10 mls/2 tsp mayonnaise/pesto spread on each slice of bread. Layer with 1 slice (19g/0.7 oz) provolone cheese, then 40 g/1.4 oz of deli ham, followed by another slice of provolone cheese and lastly top with a slice of bread. Place in insert pan and cover with lid. Maintain at <4'C/40'F until ready to grill sandwiches.
- Grill sandwiches: Brush sandwiches with melted margarine. Preheat grill to 162'C/325'F. Grill sandwiches on both sides until golden brown and cheese melts. Internal temperature must reach 71'C/160'F for a minimum of 15 seconds. Transfer sandwiches to insert pan(s) with parchment paper between layers and cover with lid until service. Hold at >140'F/60'C until service.
- At point of service, cut each sandwich into half on the diagonal.
Suggested Accompaniments
Serve with a bowl of minestrone soup/broth based vegetable soup or a vinaigrette green salad; may offer additional mayonnaise pesto sauce as a dip (sides not included in the nutritionals).
Nutritional Information
per 1 each = 166 gm/5.8 oz
| Nutrient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Calories | 460 kcal |
| Protein | 23 g |
| Calories from Protein | 19 % |
| Carbohydrates | 37 g |
| Total Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 4 g |
| Total Fat | 26 g |
| Cholesterol | 45 mg |
| Trans Fat | 0.37 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10 g |
| Calcium | 400 mg |
| Iron | 2.25 mg |
| Potassium | 175 mg |
| Sodium | 1120 mg |
| Zinc | 0.73 mg |
| Phosphorus | 113 mg |
| Vitamin A | 249 RE |
| Vitamin C | 0.02 mg |