Best 12 Marthas Ham And Cheese Sandwich Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with Martha's Ham and Cheese Sandwich, a classic combination elevated to perfection. This iconic sandwich features layers of savory ham, melted cheese, and tangy mustard, all nestled between two slices of perfectly toasted bread. Embark on a taste adventure as we explore variations of this beloved sandwich, including the indulgent Ham and Cheese Melt, bursting with gooey cheese and crispy bread; the sophisticated Croque Monsieur, a French delight topped with béchamel sauce; and the vegetarian-friendly Grilled Halloumi and Avocado Sandwich, a delightful twist on the classic. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these mouthwatering recipes, each offering a unique take on the timeless ham and cheese combination.

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

HAM-AND-CHEESE BAGUETTE



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For a delicious lunch any day of the week, try this ham-and-cheese baguette.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Yield Makes 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 (9-inch) baguette, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, halved horizontally
3 slices boiled ham, folded in half
3 slices Jarlsberg cheese, folded in half

Steps:

  • Butter cut sides of baguette. On one half, layer ham and cheese. Sandwich with remaining half and serve.

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.

FRENCH HAM AND GRUYERE SANDWICH



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As far as classic sandwiches go, ham and cheese has to be right up there with peanut butter and jelly. Part of its appeal is its adaptability. Here, French ham mixes with nutty Gruyere and mild hard-cooked eggs. The sandwich gets its crunch from a handful of frisee and a layer of dill pickles.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 large baguette
Chive Remoulade
French ham
Gruyere
Frisee
Sliced hard-cooked eggs
Dill pickles

Steps:

  • Slice baguette horizontally, and spread both sides with remoulade. Layer one side with remaining ingredients, and top with the other half of baguette.

MARTHA'S HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH



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Serving ham and cheese on a baguette with a bit of butter gives it a decidedly French twist.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened
1 baguette, halved horizontally and quartered crosswise
4 ounces thinly sliced French ham
2 ounces thinly sliced Gruyere or Fontina cheese
Dijon mustard or Brooke's Mustard Dip, 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 or mustard dip and cornichons.

GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE WITH PINEAPPLE



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Basil, swiss cheese, and pineapple make this a ham sandwich to remember.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices sandwich bread
2 slices Swiss cheese
2 ounces thinly sliced ham
2 thin rounds pineapple
3 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Layer 1 slice sandwich bread with 1 slice Swiss cheese, ham, pineapple, fresh basil, and another slice of cheese; top with bread.
  • In a skillet over medium-low, melt butter. Add sandwich. Cover; cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Flip; cook, covered, until cheese is melted.

HAM AND BRIE BAGUETTE SANDWICH



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Brie, ham, mustard, and a baguette are all the ingredients you need to make this flavorful sandwich.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Yield Makes three 6-inch sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (18-inch-long) baguette
1/4 cup mustard
8 ounces good-quality ham, such as black forest
4 ounces brie cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick

Steps:

  • Slice baguette horizontally, and spread both sides with mustard. Layer one side with ham and brie, and top with the other half of the loaf. Slice the baguette into three 6-inch sandwiches.

HAM AND CHEESE STRATA



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This hearty make-ahead breakfast is infused with Dijon mustard and bakes up to a fluffy, golden finish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
10 large eggs
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 loaf bread, Pullman or sandwich style, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound boiled or baked deli ham, chopped
5 scallions, chopped (1/2 cup)
8 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded

Steps:

  • Butter a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, paprika, and salt.
  • Place half of the bread in the bottom of a baking dish. Top with half each of the ham, scallions, and cheese. Repeat with a second layer of the remaining ham, scallions, and cheese, pressing down as necessary to fit in the baking pan.
  • Carefully pour the egg mixture over into the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Pull strata out of fridge and let come to room temperature for 15 minutes. Bake the strata, uncovered, until puffed and lightly golden brown, about 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE WITH PEARS



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Up your grilled-cheese game with this popular sweet-and-savory rendition.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 slices sandwich bread
8 ounces Gruyere cheese
1 pear, thinly sliced
8 ounces deli ham, thinly sliced
Butter

Steps:

  • Layer 4 slices of sandwich bread with 8 ounces Gruyere or other melting cheese, 1 thinly sliced pear, and 8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham; top each with bread.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread outside of both bread slices with butter. Cook sandwiches in batches, if necessary, until golden and cheese is melted, flipping once, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Cut sandwiches in half and serve hot.

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

BANANA, HAM, AND CHEESE SANDWICH



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The alternating layers of cheese, when melted, hold everything together in a tidy package. Serve a vegetable on the side for a well-balanced meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 slices white bread
1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced (20 slices)
1/4 pound ham, thinly sliced (8 slices)
2 bananas, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Top a slice of bread with 2 cheese slices; top with 2 ham slices and another cheese slice. Arrange banana slices on top, and cover with 2 more cheese slices and bread. Repeat to make 4 sandwiches.
  • Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches in skillet until golden on one side. Flip, and cook until cheese has melted and bottom is golden brown. Serve warm.

HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES



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Finger sandwiches are great for active parties where guests may not sit down for a full meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 loaf white bread, sliced and crusts removed
1/2 pound ham, thinly sliced
1/2 pound cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
1/2 head green-leaf lettuce, leaves separated

Steps:

  • Spread a dab of mayonnaise on one side of each of the bread slices. Top half the slices with a layer each of ham, cheese, and a few lettuce leaves; cover with remaining bread slices. Cut sandwiches in half. Stack several, and wrap well in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

HOT HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES



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Don't settle for ordinary ham and cheese sandwiches when you can make something deliciously different. The horseradish mustard dressing perfectly compliments the ham.

Provided by Lois

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish mustard
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon dill seed
8 slices Swiss cheese
8 slices cooked ham
8 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Combine butter, mustard, onions, poppy seeds and dill seed. Spread insides of buns with this mixture. Place a slice of cheese and a slice of ham inside each bun.
  • Wrap buns in foil and place in preheated oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 57.6 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 714.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Choose a flavorful ham, a sharp cheddar cheese, and a soft, fluffy bread.
  • Spread the butter on the bread before grilling. This will help the bread to toast evenly and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Grill the sandwich over medium heat. This will help to melt the cheese and warm the ham without burning the bread.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately. This will ensure that the cheese is melted and gooey and the bread is warm and crispy.

Conclusion:

Martha's ham and cheese sandwich is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and satisfying. With just a few ingredients, you can make a sandwich that the whole family will love. Whether you're packing it for lunch or serving it for dinner, this sandwich is sure to be a hit.

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