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Campfire Sandwich

Campfire sandwich built with melty cheese, deli ham, and turkey, grilled on a campfire grate until the bread is golden with grill marks. A quick camping lunch that turns simple deli ingredients into a hot, gooey grilled sandwich.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich components
  • 8 bread Sliced bread; use sandwich bread if available.
  • 8 deli ham
  • 8 turkey
  • 8 cheese Cheddar or Swiss slices.
  • 4 tbsp butter Softened for easy spreading.
  • 1 mustard Optional.
  • 1 mayo Optional.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Prep the sandwiches
  1. Butter one side of each bread slice, creating a golden, crisp surface. If using, spread mustard and/or mayo on the unbuttered side for added flavor.
  2. Build sandwiches with the butter-side out: bread, cheese, ham, turkey, cheese, bread. Press lightly so the fillings stay together during grilling.
Grill over campfire grate
  1. Place sandwiches on a campfire grate over medium heat. Grill with the lid open if you’re using one, so you can watch the bread color.
  2. Grill for 4-5 minutes on the first side until the bread is golden and the cheese starts to melt. Look for defined grill marks where the grate contacts the bread.
  3. Flip the sandwiches and grill for 4-5 minutes until both sides are golden and the cheese fully melts. The interior should look gooey when cut.
Serve
  1. Remove sandwiches from the heat, cut in half, and serve hot. Serve immediately so the cheese stays melted and stretchy.

Notes

Pro tip: aim for medium heat—if the grate is too hot, the bread will char before the cheese melts. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet over medium-low until warmed through and cheese is soft. Freezing is not recommended because bread texture can get soggy after thawing. For a lighter option, use sliced reduced-fat cheese and reduced-sodium deli turkey/ham.