Jam and Cheese Sandwich (2024)

One of my favorite sandwiches is a Jam and Cheese Sandwich. It is very simple to make and all you need is jam, processed cheese, white bread, and some butter. I grew up eating it because my friend always brought it for school lunch. Most people I know are not willing to try it but it is honestly one of the best things ever.

If you like sweet and savory bread recipes, check out my Hong Kong-style French Toast next!

🍞 About This Recipe

I grew up eating jam and cheese sandwiches because my Korean friend's mom used to always pack them for him for lunch. For some reason, he did not like them, but I was absolutely obsessed with them, so I would always trade my lunch with him. At the time, I did not understand why it tasted so good, but I just knew it did.

But really, it is no mystery. Humans love sweet and savory foods. For example, chicken and waffles, pineapple pizza, or salted caramel.

It is believed that humans have sugar receptors on our tongues that only transport the "sweet flavor" to our brains when sodium is present. That is why the seemingly strange pairing of Jam and Cheese tastes so good- the saltiness of the cheese complements the sweetness of the jam, and our brain rewards us for it, even if it goes against all our cooking logic.

🥪 What is Jam and Cheese Sandwich?

A jam and cheese sandwich is made with fruit jam, cheese, and bread. It is believed to have originated in the United Kingdom sometime in the 20th century. Although it has only three ingredients, it tastes vastly different just by using different varieties of each ingredient.

My favorite combination is raspberry jam, American cheese, and fluffy milk bread.

🍓 Ingredients

• Bread: I highly recommend using Chinese-style milk bread. It is a little sweeter and fluffier than regular white bread, but really, you can use any type of bread. However, I would stay away from dense bread like rye.
• Jam: Raspberry jam is my all-time favorite, but you can use whatever you prefer. My elderly neighbor makes me an endless supply of raspberry jam that tastes better than any store-bought jam. If you have a neighbor who likes to make jam, I suggest you start building a good relationship with them so you can make the best cheese and jam sandwiches 😉.
• Cheese: My favorite cheese to use is American cheese (also known as processed cheese in most parts of the world). My second favorite is a mild or medium orange cheddar.

🔪 Instructions

STEP 1: Spread two tablespoons of jam onto one slice of bread and add a piece of cheese to it.

STEP 2: Combine the pieces of bread and spread butter onto both sides.

STEP 3: Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Grill for 1-2 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is warm. I personally do not like the cheese to be fully melted so I do not cook it for too long- just enough to brown the bread and heat up the cheese slightly. Serve immediately!

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