Torta de Jamón
This torta de jamón is a classic Mexican ham sandwich with bolillo bread, avocado, refried beans, mayo, and jalapeños. Simple and satisfying.
Servings: 4 tortas
Ingredients
- 4 bolillo bread rolls, sliced in half lengthwise
- ½ cup mayonnaise, plus more for spread
- ½ cup refried beans
- 8 slices ham
- 1 Roma tomato, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ white onion, thinly sliced
- 8 slices queso fresco
- Pickled jalapeños, as needed
- Shredded lettuce, as needed
Instructions
- Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise onto each half of the bolillo bread.
- Toast the bolillo bread on both sides in a large skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned and toasted.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of refried beans on the bottom halves of the bolillo bread and additional mayonnaise if desired on the top halves of the bolillo bread.
- Assemble each torta by layering 2 slices of ham, 2 slices of queso fresco, sliced tomato, onion, avocado, pickled jalapeños, and shredded lettuce onto each bottom half. Close the sandwich with the top half and serve.
Notes
- Customize the fillings. Feel free to add more of your favorite fillings or add more condiments like mustard or even salsa.
- Can't find bolillo bread? You can make your own or use Telera or French bread instead.
- Toast the bolillo bread. Toasting the bread before assembling your torta de jamon is important so that it doesn’t become soggy and can hold up to all the fillings. It also gives it a warm and crusty texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1torta | Calories: 945kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 2700mg | Potassium: 533mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 631IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 445mg | Iron: 9mg