HAM AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES

Ham and Goat Cheese Sandwiches image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 ounces goat cheese
3 tablespoons pepitas (hulled green pumpkin seeds) or chopped almonds
Chipotle hot sauce
8 slices whole-grain sandwich bread, toasted
1/2 pound thinly sliced Black Forest ham
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
2 cups baby arugula or mixed baby greens
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Potato salad, for serving (optional)

Steps:

Mash the goat cheese, pepitas and 2 to 3 teaspoons hot sauce in a bowl with a fork until combined. Spread the mixture evenly on 4 slices of bread, then top with the ham and avocado.
Toss the arugula with the olive oil, a few dashes of hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Add the arugula to the sandwiches and cover with the remaining bread. Serve with potato salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479, Fat 30 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 41 milligrams, Sodium 1088 milligrams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 27 grams