Best 8 German Ham Swisser Sandwich Recipes

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Indulge in culinary delight with the German Ham Swiss Sandwich, a symphony of flavors and textures that takes your taste buds on a joyous journey. Two slices of hearty rye bread form the foundation of this sandwich, providing a sturdy base for the layers of thinly sliced, smoky German ham and nutty Swiss cheese. Enhanced with a zingy mustard sauce, this sandwich promises a tantalizing interplay of tangy, salty, and savory notes. The German Ham Swiss Sandwich is a perfect choice for a quick and satisfying lunch or a light dinner. It's simple to prepare, using ingredients that are easily accessible, making it a popular choice for home cooks and sandwich enthusiasts alike. So, gather your ingredients, embark on this culinary adventure, and relish the deliciousness of the German Ham Swiss Sandwich.

**Additional Recipes Included:**

- **Creamy Cucumber Salad:** Experience the refreshing crunch of cucumbers combined with a creamy dressing made with sour cream, mayonnaise, and tangy vinegar. This salad is a perfect accompaniment to the German Ham Swiss Sandwich, providing a light and refreshing contrast to the richness of the sandwich.

- **German Potato Salad:** Indulge in the classic German side dish, featuring tender potatoes tossed in a tangy dressing made with vinegar, mustard, and bacon. This flavorful salad adds a hearty and savory element to your sandwich meal.

- **Swiss Chocolate Mousse:** Treat yourself to a delightful dessert of velvety smooth Swiss chocolate mousse. Made with rich chocolate, cream, and eggs, this mousse is a decadent ending to your German-inspired meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED HAM AND CHEESE PARTY SANDWICHES



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These small, delicious sandwiches are perfect for any party. They are so good that even the pickiest of eaters will eat these.

Provided by LisaT

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Meat and Seafood     Ham

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup melted butter
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
24 mini sandwich rolls
1 pound thinly sliced cooked deli ham
1 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix together butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, and dried onion. Separate the tops from bottoms of the rolls, and place the bottom pieces into the prepared baking dish. Layer about half the ham onto the rolls. Arrange the Swiss cheese over the ham, and top with remaining ham slices in a layer. Place the tops of the rolls onto the sandwiches. Pour the mustard mixture evenly over the rolls.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the rolls are lightly browned and the cheese has melted, about 20 minutes. Slice into individual rolls through the ham and cheese layers to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 439.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

HAM AND SWISS SANDWICH



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A classic ham and Swiss tastes even better served on a buttered baguette.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces (8 tablespoons) salted butter, softened
1 baguette, halved horizontally and quartered crosswise
4 ounces thinly sliced French ham
2 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese
Dijon mustard, for serving
Cornichons, for serving

Steps:

  • Spread 1 tablespoon butter on each piece of baguette. Divide ham and cheese among bottom halves of bread. Sandwich with top halves. Serve with mustard and cornichons.

CARAMELIZED HAM & SWISS BUNS



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My next-door neighbor shared this recipe with me, and I simply cannot improve it! You can make it ahead and cook it quickly when company arrives. The combo of poppy seeds, ham and cheese, horseradish and brown sugar makes it so delicious. -Iris Weihemuller, Baxter, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (18 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls
1/2 cup horseradish sauce
3/4 pound sliced deli ham
6 slices Swiss cheese, halved
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Arrange bottom halves of rolls in a greased 9x9-in. baking pan. Spread cut side of roll bottoms with horseradish sauce. Layer with ham and cheese; replace tops., In a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour over rolls. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

GERMAN HAM-SWISSER SANDWICH



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These a great right off the griddle. Recipe came from a local newspaper. I just tweaked it a little bit.

Provided by Happy Harry 2

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon mustard
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
8 slices deli ham
4 slices swiss cheese
8 slices rye bread
butter

Steps:

  • Mix softened butter, horseradish, mustard, onion, and poppy seeds together
  • Spread it all on 4 slices of bread.
  • Top each bread slice with 1 slice ham, 1 slice cheese, and then another slice of ham. Top with slice of bread.
  • Butter tops and bottoms of sandwiches.
  • Grill on both sides until hot and cheese melts.
  • Serve hot.
  • Pineapple rings grilled until lightly browned makes a great side to these sandwiches.

GARLICKY HAM AND SWISS



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All of the elements of a great French country picnic rolled into one grilled cheese sandwich.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, 1 minced or grated, 1 cut in half for rubbing bread, optional
Eight 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick slices Pullman or white sandwich bread
8 slices emmentaler or Swiss cheese (about 4 ounces)
4 ounces thinly sliced leftover or deli ham
1/2 cup cornichons, sliced lengthwise

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat and add the minced garlic. Cook to infuse the garlic flavor into the butter and until the butter turns brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain.
  • Lay out 4 slices of the bread on a work surface. Layer each with 1 slice of the cheese, some ham and then some of the cornichons. Top with 1 more slice of cheese. Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread and brush with butter until fully coated on both sides.
  • Place 2 sandwiches into a medium skillet over medium heat. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the bread is evenly golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip, cover again and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is visibly melted, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. If desired, rub the outside of the toasted bread with the garlic halves to add a little more garlic flavor.

HOT HAM & SWISS OPEN-FACE SANDWICH



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Got some fresh asparagus? Roast it in the oven until it's crisp-tender and lightly browned-then add it to this yummy open-face ham and cheese sandwich.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Lite Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
6 slices marble rye bread
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Harvest Coarse Ground Mustard
1 pkg. (7 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Ham
6 KRAFT Extra Thin Swiss Cheese Slices

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450ºF.
  • Toss asparagus with dressing; place in single layer on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 8 min. or until crisp-tender and lightly browned.
  • Spread bread slices with mustard. Place in single layer on another baking sheet; top with ham, asparagus and cheese.
  • Bake 2 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g

FARMHOUSE HAM, CHEESE AND SAUERKRAUT SANDWICHES



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This one screams old-timey, German, "down-home," and "comfort food" all at once! Sandwiches can be assembled ahead of time, covered & chilled. At meal-time, bake as directed. Thanks to *Midwest Living* for this awesome recipe and the excellent alternatives featuring midwest-region crops.

Provided by Debber

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 20m

Yield 6 slamwiches, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed, crushed
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained (1/2 of an 8-oz can)
3/4 tablespoon butter, melted
12 slices country bread
18 slices swiss cheese
6 slices ham (thinly sliced)
pickle (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, seeds & pepper; stir in kraut; set aside.
  • On a foil-lined baking sheet, place six slices bread--first brush each with melted butter (save some for the other half of the sammie); top with a slice of cheese, then 1/6th of the kraut mixture,then a slice of ham and two slices of cheese--do this on all six slices of bread.
  • Brush remaining six slices of bread with melted butter; place on cheese--with butter side up, to make six sandwiches.
  • Bake for 10 minutes (cheese is melted, bread is lightly browned)--turn once during that time.
  • Remove from oven; slice diagonally, serve with pickles.
  • SEPTEMBER HARVEST: Remember Johnny Appleseed by placing a few thin slices of apple between the ham and cheese.
  • NEBRASKA REUBEN: Salute Omaha's claim to fame and use thinly sliced corned beef instead of the ham.
  • CRUNCHY BITES: Add a few sunflower kernels to the sauerkraut mixture and honor those hardy souls in North Dakota who raise huge fields of sunflowers!
  • BOOST YOUR PROTEIN: Stir about a 1/4-cup of cooked edible soybeans (edamame) into the sauerkraut mixture and thank a South Dakota farmer!

BAKED HAM AND SWISS SANDWICHES



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These easy, cheesey baked sandwiches have a delightful and delicious buttery onion topping.

Provided by By Jessica Walker

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 petite bakery rolls
1 lb sliced deli cooked ham
1 lb sliced Swiss cheese
1/4 cup butter
1 cup diced onion
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil.
  • Split rolls; place bottoms in pan. Top each evenly with ham and cheese. Cover each with top of roll.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter. Add onion, Worcestershire sauce and mustard; cook until onion is soft. Spoon over top of sandwiches.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for a good quality ham, Swiss cheese, and bread.
  • If you don't have a panini press, you can grill the sandwich in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
  • For a variation, try adding other ingredients to the sandwich, such as sliced tomato, avocado, or roasted red peppers.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately with your favorite sides, such as chips, salad, or soup.

Conclusion:

The German Ham Swisser Sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its simple ingredients and flavorful combination of ham, Swiss cheese, and butter, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and tasty sandwich, give the German Ham Swisser a try.

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