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Our Best Ham Sandwiches

Updated January 07, 2019
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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

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Ham and Dijon Grilled Cheese Recipe

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ham and Pineapple Slaw Wraps Recipe

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Mini Ham Sandwiches

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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

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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

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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

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Ham and Swiss Egg Sandwiches Recipe

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Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini

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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

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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

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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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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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