Our Best Ham Sandwiches

Ham and Dijon Grilled Cheese Recipe

Ham and Manchego Sandwiches with Tomato Jam Recipe

Notes: Manchego is a firm Spanish sheep's-milk cheese. Make and wrap sandwiches just before packing.

Ham-and-Fontina Sourdough Sandwiches Recipe

Bring life back into your lunch with Ham-and-Fontina Sourdough Sandwiches. Deli ham gets dressed up with a pesto-mayonnaise mixture, fontina cheese, and basil leaves.

Grilled Ham, Peach and Cheddar Sandwiches Recipe

Grilled Ham and Cheese Waffle Sandwiches Recipe

Pressed Cuban Sandwiches Recipe

A traditional Cuban sandwich packs roast pork and thinly sliced ham. We've switched it up a bit, subbing in leftover ham and turkey. For best results, use two cast-iron skillets or a sandwich press.

Ham and Pineapple Slaw Wraps Recipe

Mini Ham Sandwiches Recipe

For a quick appetizer, serve Mini Ham Sandwiches at your next gathering, or serve these simple ham sandwiches as a hearty accompaniment to your favorite soup.

Fancy Ham and Cheese Recipe

We raise the bar with our Fancy Ham and Cheese sandwiches adding Gruyere cheese, dried apricot halves, and toasted pistachios.

Ham and Spinach Focaccia Sandwiches Recipe

Look for focaccia in the bakery section of your grocery store.

Ham and Swiss Egg Sandwiches Recipe

Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini Recipe

A few special ingredients--like freshly baked ciabatta bread or imported Dijon mustard--make a quick, simple sandwich seem like a treat.

Hawaiian Ham Sandwiches Recipe

With the perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors, these Hawaiian Ham Sandwiches are sure to be crowd-pleasers. Serve them during the holidays or during a football party–they are great for any occasion.

Grilled Ham, Muenster, and Spinach Sandwiches Recipe

Spinach offers a vitamin-rich alternative to lettuce in this sandwich. Chowchow is a mustard-flavored mixed vegetable and pickle relish available on the condiment aisle. Often served alongside pork and cooked greens, here it adds a subtle tang that complements the ham and spinach.

Prep: 7 minutes; Cook: 4 minutes

Ham and Mustard Crostini Recipe

For an elevated spin on classic ham sandwich, top your next crostini with thinly sliced prosciutto (or ham), cream cheese spread, your favorite mustard-mayonnaise sauce, and chive sprigs for a fresh, open-faced toast that are perfect for entertaining.

Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches Recipe

Cut these sandwiches in half or quarters to show off the colorful layers and make them easier to hold.

Dijon Croque Monsieur Recipe

Instead of your usual grilled ham and cheese, try this French-style sandwich that's enhanced by the zip of whole-grain mustard.

Ham and Mushroom Quesadillas Recipe

Serve these quesadillas with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole. Flip them gently so that the filling stays inside. You can keep the quesadillas warm by placing them in the oven at the lowest setting.

Nuevo Cubano Recipe

This update on a traditional Cuban sandwich adds a spicy black bean spread and sweet mango, which balances the salty ham. If mango isn't your thing, use low-acid tomatoes.

Prosciutto and Gruyere Strombolis Recipe

This is no ordinary ham and Swiss. This five-ingredient recipe comes together quickly to yield a tasty Italian sandwich.

Pear-Prosciutto Toast Recipe

We fancified the classic ham and cheese sammy with prosciutto, Swiss, and pear. Fig preserves provide the can't-quite-place-it sweetness that elevates this toast; you can sub 1/2 teaspoon honey.

Hoi An-style Oven-crisped Pork Sandwich (Banh Mi Thit Hoi An) Recipe

Notes: This sandwich is a specialty of Hoi An, a charming old fishing village in central Vietnam. Its interplay of textures - cold cuts (pork loin, ham, or chicken; home-cooked or purchased), ground pork, greens, and cucumbers - is distinctive. Choose a sweet baguette with a light, slightly soft interior and thin, crisp crust. You can assemble the sandwiches through step 2 up to 1 hour ahead; cover loosely and let stand at room temperature.

Grilled Ham-and-Cheese Sandwiches with Strawberry-Shallot Jam Recipe

Use roasted turkey instead of ham, if you prefer.