Easy Fried Ham and Cheese Bread Roll Sandwich

Nothing wrong with the classic ham and cheese sandwich, but you can always zhush it up with minimal effort. Let’s take this classic and transform it into a rock ‘n’ roll party for the palate. Our ham and cheese roll recipe takes an extra step: frying — wait, it gets better — in Japanese panko or flaky breadcrumbs! You will never crave store-bought fried ham and cheese bread roll sandwiches again because nothing beats making them from scratch at home, where you can customize flavors and add your all-time fave sandwich ingredients into the mix.

Tips

If you’re having trouble keeping your ham and cheese rolls from unfurling, don’t forget pop in your sandwiches in the freezer for a few minutes to allow the breading to set. For more flavor, after frying, top your fried sandwich rolls with a generous sprinkling of Japanese furikake.

30 min.
10 People
Easy

Ingredients

10 pcs white bread, sliced
10 pcs sweet ham
10 pcs cheese, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Lady's Choice Real Mayonnaise

Breading

1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup japanese panko or breadcrumbs
2 pcs egg, beaten
as needed canola oil for fying

Cooking Method

Press bread slices as flat as you can with a rolling pin or heavy bottle.
Spread a tablespoon Lady’s Choice Real Mayonnaise on each piece of flattened sliced bread.
Top each piece of bread with a slice of ham and cheese. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick so sandwich won’t unroll.
Dredge sandwich rolls in flour. Lightly tap off excess flour.
Dip each roll in beaten eggs, then into breadcrumbs. Optional: Freeze sandwich rolls to allow breading to set.
Heat oil in pan. Once oil is hot, fry breaded sandwich rolls until golden brown.
Drain excess oil and allow to cool before serving. Enjoy alone or serve with drinks for the ultimate merienda!

There you have it: bread roll with ham and cheese, and breadcrumbs fried to golden brown perfection in under an hour. If you’re not in the mood for complicated meal prep, but don’t want to resort to basic sandwiches, then this easy deep-fried ham and cheese bread roll recipe’s for you. It’s perfect for parties, too!