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Our Best Ham Sandwiches

Updated January 07, 2019
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Grilled Ham-and-Cheese Sandwiches with Strawberry-Shallot Jam
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

If you ever find yourself in a pinch for a good meal, ham, cheese, and bread are there for you. Just because ham sandwiches are simple and ever-so reliable doesn't mean you have to stop at a bare-bones recipe, though. Switching up your cheese, spreading on some jam or even (well, especially) adding a little heat will take your humble ham sandwich to an incredible new level. Who said basic had to be boring? 

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Ham and Dijon Grilled Cheese

Ham and Dijon Grilled Cheese
Credit: Stephen DeVries, Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Ham and Dijon Grilled Cheese Recipe

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Ham and Manchego Sandwiches with Tomato Jam

Ham and Manchego Sandwiches with Tomato Jam
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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.

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Ham-and-Fontina Sourdough Sandwiches

Ham-and-Fontina Sourdough Sandwiches
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Vanessa McNeil Rocchio

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.

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Grilled Ham, Peach and Cheddar Sandwiches

Grilled Ham, Peach and Cheddar Sandwiches
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Grilled Ham, Peach and Cheddar Sandwiches Recipe

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Grilled Ham and Cheese Waffle Sandwiches

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Grilled Ham and Cheese Waffle Sandwiches Recipe

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Pressed Cuban Sandwiches

Pressed Cuban Sandwiches
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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.

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Ham and Pineapple Slaw Wraps

Ham and Pineapple Slaw Wraps
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Ham and Pineapple Slaw Wraps Recipe

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Mini Ham Sandwiches

Mini Ham Sandwiches
Credit: Johnny Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

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.

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Fancy Ham and Cheese

Fancy Ham and Cheese
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck

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.

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Ham and Spinach Focaccia Sandwiches

Ham and Spinach Focaccia Sandwiches
Credit: Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Ham and Spinach Focaccia Sandwiches Recipe

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

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Ham and Swiss Egg Sandwiches

Ham and Swiss Egg Sandwiches
Credit: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Ham and Swiss Egg Sandwiches Recipe

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Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini

Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini
Credit: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

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.

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Hawaiian Ham Sandwiches

Hawaiian Ham Sandwiches
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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.

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Grilled Ham, Muenster, and Spinach Sandwiches

Grilled Ham, Muenster, and Spinach Sandwiches
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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

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Ham and Mustard Crostini

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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.

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Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches

Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches

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.

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Dijon Croque Monsieur

Dijon Croque Monsieur
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

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.

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Ham and Mushroom Quesadillas

Ham and Mushroom Quesadillas
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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.

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Nuevo Cubano

Nuevo Cubano
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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.

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Prosciutto and Gruyere Strombolis

Prosciutto and Gruyère Strombolis
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke and Celine Chenoweth

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.

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Pear-Prosciutto Toast

Pear-Prosciutto Toast
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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.

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

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

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

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

Use roasted turkey instead of ham, if you prefer.

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    1 of 23 Ham and Dijon Grilled Cheese
    2 of 23 Ham and Manchego Sandwiches with Tomato Jam
    3 of 23 Ham-and-Fontina Sourdough Sandwiches
    4 of 23 Grilled Ham, Peach and Cheddar Sandwiches
    5 of 23 Grilled Ham and Cheese Waffle Sandwiches
    6 of 23 Pressed Cuban Sandwiches
    7 of 23 Ham and Pineapple Slaw Wraps
    8 of 23 Mini Ham Sandwiches
    9 of 23 Fancy Ham and Cheese
    10 of 23 Ham and Spinach Focaccia Sandwiches
    11 of 23 Ham and Swiss Egg Sandwiches
    12 of 23 Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini
    13 of 23 Hawaiian Ham Sandwiches
    14 of 23 Grilled Ham, Muenster, and Spinach Sandwiches
    15 of 23 Ham and Mustard Crostini
    16 of 23 Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches
    17 of 23 Dijon Croque Monsieur
    18 of 23 Ham and Mushroom Quesadillas
    19 of 23 Nuevo Cubano
    20 of 23 Prosciutto and Gruyere Strombolis
    21 of 23 Pear-Prosciutto Toast
    22 of 23 Hoi An-style Oven-crisped Pork Sandwich (Banh Mi Thit Hoi An)
    23 of 23 Grilled Ham-and-Cheese Sandwiches with Strawberry-Shallot Jam

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