The ultimate Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches served with a simple homemade Honey Mustard Sauce.
This hot ham and cheese sandwich joins the ranks of my other favorite sandwiches from across the globe, including French Croque Monsieur, Mexican Torta, and Italian Grilled Cheese.
I can confidently say your family will LOVE everything about this Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich, and you will love how easy it is to make! It’s one of our go-to’s for a quick weeknight meal, and the easy honey mustard sauce really takes it over the top!
Ingredients needed:
- Ham: Use high quality ham from the deli, like black forest, honey, smoked Virginia, or use leftover spiral ham.
- Cheese: Cheddar cheese, Swiss, provolone, white cheddar, or your favorite kind. Slice the cheese first, giving it time to come to room temperature before grilling the sandwiches (room temperature cheese melts more smoothly).
- Bread: Any type of bread will work, but if you want it to taste top notch, choose an Artisan or sourdough bread, or even a croissant.
- Butter: necessary for delicious, golden bread, but if you want a healthier option, non-stick cooking spray on the pan will work.
- Honey Mustard Sauce (optional): Only takes a minute to make and is DELICIOUS! Spread a thin layer on the bread, or use it just for dipping.
How to make Grilled Ham and Cheese:
- 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.
Serve Grilled Ham and Cheese with:
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Green Salad
- Chips
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Pasta Salad
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Recipe
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Grilled Ham and Cheese
Ingredients
Sandwich:
- 8 slices bread
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 4 slices ham
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
Honey Mustard Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce , optional
Instructions
- 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
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*Nutritional label does not include sauce.
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as a little kid, my favourite snack after elementary school was a grilled cheese with a slice of craft singles and bologna. Now that I’m “an adult” I’m looking for a fancy version lol.
I love the sauce in this recipe! It gives it just a little bit extra something. I also switched it up With two or three varieties of cheese, fresh maple dark forest ham, and I also added a slice of tomato with pepper on it, and spread a little bit of avocado on it.
This is my go to snack with a nice bowl of homemade tomato soup!
Or if you wanna try something different, I mix together a cream of potato and bacon soup.
One of the best sandwiches I’ve had in a while. Also the first time I’ve ever made my own honey mustard and I’m obsessed. I used swiss cheese because I didn’t have cheddar. Fantastic and incredibly easy!
So good! This was a fast meal but so good. The sauce was amazing. I’m adding this to my list of recipes to make time and time again.
Hi Lauren, I love your ham n cheese sandwich, the sauce is what it made so delicious. I also tried it with a slice of tomatoe. Delicious! Thanks for something quick. Gail
Did the original recipe have kale in it? Trying to find my grilled ham and cheese with kale recipe and thought this was it. It was really good. I did like the sauce either way!
Yes, the original recipe did. Nothing else in the recipe has changed. You’re welcome to add some kale if you’d like!
I really enjoy all your recipes. Family and friends love when I give them your recipe. They always ask ” what treats are you making for us today?” Lol, I love love love it! Thank you!
You so use ingredients as called for. No variation!
This is going to be my go to grilled ham and cheese. The sauce made it to the top. Thank you!
I love a good ham and cheese!!
Great sandwitches for Easter morning! I adore cheddar cheese, and the sauce looks delicious…have never tried it though. It’s on my to-cook-list now 🙂