Best 11 Italian Grilled Ham And Cheese Sandwich Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to Italy with our delectable grilled ham and cheese sandwich. This classic sandwich gets an Italian makeover with the addition of flavorful prosciutto, gooey mozzarella, and aromatic pesto. Grilled to perfection, it offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

In addition to the main recipe, we also offer variations to cater to different dietary preferences and culinary inclinations. For vegetarians, we have a delightful grilled vegetable and cheese sandwich, packed with colorful bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant. Health-conscious individuals can opt for our grilled chicken and avocado sandwich, a protein-rich and nutritious choice. And for those with a sweet tooth, our grilled Nutella and banana sandwich is a decadent treat that combines the sweetness of Nutella with the creaminess of banana.

Whether you're a fan of classic flavors or crave something more adventurous, our collection of Italian grilled ham and cheese sandwich recipes has something for everyone. So, grab your ingredients and embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you to the heart of Italy.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH



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Saw this on Rachael Ray a couple years ago, and my husband said it was the best sandwich he ever had.

Provided by retiree09

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf Italian bread
3 tablespoons butter, softened
4 ounces ham, thinly sliced
4 ounces swiss cheese, sliced
fresh basil leaf
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Slice bread on the diagonal so you have longer slices, into 8 slices for 4 sandwiches. Place olive oil and garlic in small saucepan and heat only till it's just warm and garlic infuses into oil. Remove from heat. Butter inside of bread slices. Place ham on microwavable dish and heat through. Blot any juices that lay on the plate so it doesn't make sandwiches soggy.
  • Preheat large skillet or griddle on stovetop on medium heat. Put ham on buttered bread, then basil leaves, then cheese. Brush garlic-infused olive oil on outside of sandwiches and place in preheated skillet or griddle. Lightly brown on each side.

ITALIAN SKILLET-GRILLED HAM & CHEESE SANDWICH



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Dining solo? Treat yourself to a deli-quality Italian ham and cheese sandwich, grilled in the skillet to golden-brown perfection.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices Italian bread
1 KRAFT Singles
2 slices OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham
2 thin tomato slices
1/4 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
2 tsp. butter, softened

Steps:

  • Top 1 bread slice with Singles, ham and tomatoes; sprinkle with seasoning. Cover with remaining bread slice.
  • Spread outside of sandwich with butter.
  • Cook in skillet on medium heat 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1160 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 17 g

GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 3 bento servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 slices firm, thinly sliced close-textured bread, such as Pepperidge Farm
3 tablespoons sweet butter, softened
3 thin slices honey-cured ham
1/4 pound sliced Gruyere cheese, white cheddar, or Swiss

Steps:

  • To assemble the sandwiches, butter both sides of each bread slice. Lay ham and cheese on one slice and cover with the another slice. Trim the crusts off the sides.
  • Heat a saute pan over medium-low heat, then fry the sandwiches until the cheese starts to melt and the sandwiches are golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. You may need to add more butter to the pan.
  • Remove the sandwiches to paper towels to drain, let them cool for 1 minute, then cut into quarters diagonally and serve 3 quarters each per serving.

GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE



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The ultimate Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches served with a simple homemade Honey Mustard Sauce.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 slices bread
2 Tablespoons butter
4 slices ham
8 slices cheddar cheese
1/4 cup honey
2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Hot sauce (, optional)

Steps:

  • Make the honey mustard sauce by combining all ingredients in a bowl and stirring until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use (can be made in advance).
  • Optional: Spread a thin layer of honey mustard sauce on the insides of the bread slices.
  • Layer sandwiches with 3 slices of cheese (or more!) and a slice of ham.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Butter the outsides of the sandwich bread.
  • Add the sandwich to the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden. Flip to the other side and cook for a few more minutes until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown. Serve warm, with honey mustard sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 884 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fiber 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRUSTY GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES



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A delicious sandwich that you will make again and again. It is wonderful with Recipe #101980 and other soups that don't have meat. These can be grilling while the soup is heating.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons soft butter
1 dash garlic powder (optional)
8 slices of a good bread
8 slices monterey jack cheese
8 slices deli ham
Dijon mustard
8 slices tomatoes (thinly sliced)
fresh basil or dry basil

Steps:

  • Mix together Parmesan cheese, soft butter, and garlic powder.
  • Build the sandwich as follows--on 4 slices of bread put 1 slice of cheese on each.
  • Then put 2 slices of ham on each.
  • Spread each ham slice with desired amount of mustard.
  • Top with tomato slices and fresh basil, if desired, or just sprinkle a tad of dry basil on it.
  • Cover with remaining slices of cheese and second slice of bread.
  • Very carefully spread the butter, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder mixture on both sides of the sandwich.
  • Place on a griddle and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • Cut in half and serve.

CHRISTY'S AWESOME HOT HAM AND CHEESE



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I love making this easy grilled ham and cheese sandwich on a cool night with a cup of tomato soup.

Provided by SeattleFarmersMarketGirl

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 11m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices whole grain bread
2 teaspoons butter
2 slices Swiss cheese
2 thin slices deli ham
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Spread one side of each slice of bread with 1 teaspoon butter. Place one slice, butter-side down in the hot skillet. Top with Swiss cheese and ham. Spread the unbuttered side of the second slice of bread with mayonnaise and mustard; place it, butter-side up on top of the sandwich. Cook until the sandwich is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 86.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 747.2 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

INSIDE-OUT GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH



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You'll never have a traditional grilled ham and cheese sandwich again! The caramelized cheese on the outside makes all the difference!

Provided by T-fal

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 11m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon butter
2 slices white bread
2 thin slices ham

Steps:

  • Mix the shredded cheeses together in a small bowl.
  • Melt butter in the bottom of a fry pan over medium heat. Add one slice of bread. Top the piece of bread with about 1/2 of the cheese mixture and the ham slices. Top with the second piece of bread.
  • Place 1/2 of the remaining cheese on top of the second slice of bread and carefully turn the sandwich over to grill the cheese. Cook about 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese on the bottom is slightly crispy. While it is cooking, add the remaining cheese on what is now the top piece of bread.
  • Flip the sandwich and cook another 3 to 4 minutes to crisp the cheese on the second side. Remove to a plate, slice in half, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 162.1 mg, Fat 51.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 31.2 g, Sodium 1259.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

HOT CREAMY ITALIAN HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Lunch

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 units sandwich bun
34 slices ham
1 units shredded mozzarella cheese
1 units creamy italian dressing
1 units lettuce
3 slices tomatoes
1 units salt

Steps:

  • Open bun and place both slices on baking sheet. Layer bottom bun with ham, cheese and creamy Italian dressing.
  • Place in 375°F oven until cheese melts.
  • Remove from oven and add lettuce and tomato. Salt and pepper to taste. Can add more Italian dressing if desired. Place top bun on. Ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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I made up this recipe for the students in the foods and nutrition class I teach. The kids like it so much, they often go home and fix it for their families. -Beth Hiott, York, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 slices Italian bread
4 tablespoons prepared pesto
4 slices provolone cheese
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
5 teaspoons olive oil
Marinara sauce warmed, optional

Steps:

  • Spread four bread slices with pesto. Layer with cheeses; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with oil., In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Serve with marinara if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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I came up with this recipe for my niece. I combined grilled cheese sandwiches with garlic bread. Its tasty, its quick and its the perfect appetizer for friends, family and unexpected guests. Use a firm white bread for best results.

Provided by NYCDAVE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup unsalted butter
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
12 slices white bread
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (24 ounce) jar vodka marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven's broiler.
  • Place 6 slices of bread onto a baking sheet. Spread a small handful of the mozzarella cheese over each slice. Top with the remaining 6 slices of bread. Mix together the butter and garlic powder, brush some over the tops of the sandwiches, or spread with the back of a tablespoon. Sprinkle with dried oregano.
  • Place baking sheet under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Remove pan from oven, flip sandwiches, and brush the other sides with butter, and sprinkle with oregano. Return to the broiler, and cook until golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Cut sandwiches in half diagonally, and serve immediately with vodka sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1031.9 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

GRILLED HAM & CHEESE SANDWICH



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Make and share this Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Amber_Lee

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 6m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pieces bread
3 pieces ham
1 piece cheese
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Put butter on one side of each piece of bread.
  • Put ham and cheese (optional onions or peppers) onto the bread then cook like you would grilled cheese. In a pan with butter, or stick on an electric grill.
  • Cook on each side till brown.
  • Open sandwich on side without cheese and add your condiments.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh bread, quality ham and cheese, and ripe tomatoes will make a big difference.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of bread and cheese. There are many delicious options to choose from, so find what you like best.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the sandwich in a panini press or on a lightly oiled skillet.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately after cooking, while the bread is still crispy and the cheese is melted and gooey.

Conclusion:

The Italian Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. Whether you're making it for a quick lunch, a casual dinner, or a party, this sandwich is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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