Ham and Cheese Sticks Recipe

In a small stockpot over medium heat, melt 2 Tbsp. butter. Sweat onion until translucent, then add garlic and carrot. Cook until softened and aromatic. Add tomato sauce. Stir. Remove from heat.

Pour mixture into a blender or mini food processor. Cover; puree until smooth. Return to the pot. Stir in milk. Bring to a boil then simmer until thickened. Set aside.

Spread butter on both sides of the bread slices. Top 4 bread slices with 1 cheese slice each. Layer with ham then remaining cheese. Top with remaining bread slices.

Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat. Grill sandwiches, pressing down with a spatula, until browned on both sides and cheese is warm enough to melt. Remove from heat, and using a bread knife, slice each sandwich into four. Serve with tomato dip.

Recipe originally published in the October 2016 issue of Good Housekeeping.