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Published: Oct 15, 2020 by Kathy

Baked Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

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Baked Ham and Cheese Sandwiches are great for dinner or lunch and are freezer friendly. These tasty baked sandwiches are filled with layers of ham, Swiss cheese, and a buttery sauce. 

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Hot ham sandwich

Baked ham and cheese sandwiches are a family favorite from when I was a kid. We called them Ham on Bun Sandwiches. I figured I'd give these a slightly more refined name to share with you - Baked Ham and Cheese Sandwiches! Whatever you call them, they are delicious. Hot slices of ham, melted cheese, and a buttery sauce slathered onto a bun!

My recipe is for eight sandwiches. However, when I make these, I usually make 24 sandwiches and throw a bunch in the freezer.

They are perfect for quick dinners or lunches. I often throw one in my lunch box when I need a quick sandwich. If you love hot ham and cheese, you'll also want to check out these ham and Swiss paninis.

Any type of ham works for these sandwiches. My mom likes to use honey-baked ham with thicker spiral-cut pieces. I like thinner ham and I usually buy a boneless ham at the store and slice it up at home. It's so much cheaper than buying from the deli. I package up the remaining ham and freeze it in smaller portions to pull out when needed.

I do the same thing with a block of Swiss cheese. You can buy pre-sliced cheese and you can also use your favorite type of cheese. I often use my homemade hamburger buns for these sandwiches.

These sandwiches are similar to roast beef sliders! Both sandwiches can be made full-size or mini-slider size.

A hamburger bun filled with ham in a basket with potato chips.

Step by step directions

In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.

  • Make the butter mixture by melting butter, mustard and onions together
  • Spread the butter mixture on the buns
  • Pile on the ham and cheese
  • Brush the top of the bun lightly with melted butter
  • Wrap up each sandwich in foil
  • Bake for 20 minutes!
Butter and onions spread on the bottom of a hamburger bun with a pastry brush.
Slices of ham on a hamburger bun.
A slice of swiss cheese on top of ham on a bun.
The top of a hamburger bun being brushed with melted butter.
A sandwich wrapped in foil on a wooden board.

How to Freeze

  • Make and bake the sandwiches as directed
  • Let the sandwiches cool
  • Place the foil-wrapped sandwiches in a freezer bag
  • Place the bag in the freezer
  • When you are ready to eat, remove the desired amount from the freezer
  • They are best eaten reheated, but they are great cold too.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with your favorite side dishes. Some of mine include:

  • Santa Maria Style Beans
  • Black Bean and Corn Salad
  • Asian Cucumbers
  • Homemade Potato Chips
  • A Dill Pickle
  • Three Bean Salad
Half a baked ham and cheese sandwich held in one hand.

Variations and substitutions

  • Use sliced ham or sliced turkey
  • Pick your favorite type of cheese - Swiss, pepper jack, cheddar, colby
  • Add a pinch of horseradish to the butter mixture
  • Use a hoagie roll instead of a hamburger bun

More delicious recipes with ham

  • Ham and Cheese Biscuits
  • Cheesy Baked Eggs
  • English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich
  • Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
  • Ham Tetrazzini

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Baked Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Kathy Berget
Hot cheesy baked ham sandwiches.
5 from 27 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 427 kcal

Equipment

  • Basting Brush
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Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ onion (finely chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon yellow mustard
  • ½ teaspoon dried mustard
  • 1 pound sliced ham
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 8 hamburger buns

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan with onions and both mustards, Simmer over low heat for 3-5 minutes.
  • To assemble sandwiches, spread butter mixture on the inside of the buns.
  • Place ham and then cheese on bun.
  • Add top of bun and brush lightly with butter.
  • Place each sandwich on a piece of foil and wrap closed.
  • Place wrapped sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

Notes

Variations and substitutions

  • Use sliced ham or sliced turkey
  • Pick your favorite type of cheese - Swiss, pepper jack, cheddar, colby
  • Add a pinch of horseradish to the butter mixture
  • Use a hoagie roll instead of a hamburger bun

How to Freeze

  • Make and bake the sandwiches as directed
  • Let the sandwiches cool
  • Place the foil wrapped sandwiches in a freezer bag
  • Place the bag in the freezer
  • When you are ready to eat, remove desired amount from freezer
  • They are best eaten reheated, but they are great cold too.

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SandwichCalories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 21gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1026mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 496IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 218mgIron: 2mg
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This recipe was originally published in September 2016.

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