Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Sometimes something as simple as a ham and cheese sandwich can be so satisfying. Here, our best variations of this classic sandwich, from ham and gruyère french toast sandwiches to buttermilk ham and cheese biscuits.

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Ham and Gruyère French Toast Sandwiches

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Dive into the delectable sandwich with a fork and knife or pick it up with your hands, providing there are plenty of napkins close by. Chef Jesse Cool likes to tuck the maple apples in with the ham and cheese, but the fruit can be served on the side, along with a spicy mustard or horseradish sauce.

Almond-Butter-and-Jelly French Toast

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Grilled Ham-and-Cheese Sandwiches with Tapenade

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To make a gooey grilled cheese sandwich, you need a good melting cheese like Mahon; be sure to choose a young semi-soft variety rather than a hard aged one. Meaty lomo, a newly imported ham made from dry-cured pork loin accented with garlic and paprika, is definitely worth seeking out, though Serrano ham is a very acceptable substitute.

Broccoli with Garlicky Tapenade

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Grilled Cheddar and Ham with Apple and Chutney Sandwiches

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F&W's Grace Parisi likes the sweetness of the mango chutney in this sandwich.

Bacon, Fennel and Apple Chutney

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Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches with Fried Eggs

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A classic ham and cheese sandwich with a fried egg on top. Could there be anything better? We think not.

Cumin Oil–Fried Egg and Avocado Toasts

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Grilled Ham-and-Pimento-Cheese Sandwiches with Fonduta and Fried Eggs

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Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman created this wow sandwich that just keeps on going with a filling of crispy, cheesy grilled ham-and-pimento-cheese. The amazing sandwich is topped with creamy three-cheese sauce and a fried egg.

Pimento Cheese Grits

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Inside-Out Grilled Ham-and-Cheese Sandwiches

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The best way to improve on a great grilled cheese is to sprinkle some cheese on the outside of the bread. It creates a super-crisp, cheesy crust.

Grilled Chicken, Tomato and Onion Sandwiches

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Grilled Ham and Cheese with Strawberry-Red-Wine Jam

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The secret to Chris Kronner's delectable sandwiches is the jam spiked with Pinot Noir. Kronner got the idea when he was helping Elisabeth Prueitt test jam recipes while they drank wine.

Strawberry-Vinegar Jam

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Buttermilk Ham and Cheese Biscuits

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Lee Hefter gets so caught up in cooking Thanksgiving dinner that he hardly has time to eat it. He has a turkey-and-stuffing sandwich on these biscuits while he's cleaning up.

Strawberry Crème Fraîche Biscuits

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Ham and Gruyère French Toast Sandwiches

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Grilled Ham-and-Cheese Sandwiches with Tapenade

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Grilled Cheddar and Ham with Apple and Chutney Sandwiches

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Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches with Fried Eggs

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Grilled Ham-and-Pimento-Cheese Sandwiches with Fonduta and Fried Eggs

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Inside-Out Grilled Ham-and-Cheese Sandwiches

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Grilled Ham and Cheese with Strawberry-Red-Wine Jam

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Buttermilk Ham and Cheese Biscuits

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Grilled Cheddar and Ham with Apple and Chutney Sandwiches

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Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches with Fried Eggs

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Grilled Ham-and-Pimento-Cheese Sandwiches with Fonduta and Fried Eggs

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