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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.
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 for lunches. I often throw one in my lunch box when I need a quick sandwich.
Any type of ham works for these sandwiches. My mom likes to use a Honey Baked Ham with the 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.
How to Make Baked Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
- Make the butter mixture
- Spread 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!
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.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with your favorite side dishes. Some of mine include:
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
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1/2 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.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published in September 2016.
60 Comments
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
October 17, 2020 at 11:47 amThese look delicious Kathy! I’d definitely add some horseradish to the butter mixture! These are perfect with a side of soup.
Kathy
October 17, 2020 at 5:38 pmA little extra spice is always a good thing!
David @ Spiced
October 16, 2020 at 6:33 amThis sounds like one of those family favorite types of recipes – and I can see why, too! I love the flavors here, and I also love that you can meal prep these in advance. They kinda remind me of a Monte Cristo, although much easier. Either way, I wouldn’t be sad about opening my lunchbox to find one of these!!
Kathy
October 17, 2020 at 5:37 pmI love making them for dinner and then having one for leftovers in my lunch. So yummy!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
October 15, 2020 at 5:33 amI can totally see how this would b e a childhood favourite! Such a classic combo. Wish I had one for lunch today with a side of potato chips 🙂
Kathy
October 17, 2020 at 5:37 pmThey are one that have been around for quite awhile – and for good reason!
Fred G
March 17, 2019 at 3:26 pmA great sandwich.
Katie Crenshaw
September 17, 2016 at 7:02 amYum! Love that you can make these ahead and freeze. These look great!
Kathy
September 18, 2016 at 6:59 amI love having quick, prepared foods ready to go in the freezer. Makes busy nights so much easier.
Summer
September 17, 2016 at 5:49 amLooks very nice for comfort food ♥
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Kathy
September 18, 2016 at 6:59 amThanks!
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September 16, 2016 at 6:20 pmcheese sandwiches are definitely the best!
Kathy
September 18, 2016 at 6:53 amEspecially when it’s melted cheese!
Adina
September 16, 2016 at 1:30 amGreat idea! I don’t have a sandwich maker, so I never make this kind of sandwiches, but to make them in the oven sounds wonderful. I will try this soon.
Kathy
September 16, 2016 at 5:28 amThanks, Adina!
mira
September 15, 2016 at 6:01 pmI make similar sandwiches all the time! These look yummy!
Kathy
September 16, 2016 at 5:24 amYou know just how yummy they are! There’s a reason we keep making them 🙂
Pamela @ BFG
September 15, 2016 at 5:10 pmYou have me craving a big ol sandwich right now! Love how that melted cheese looks!
Kathy
September 16, 2016 at 5:23 amMelted cheese always takes food up a notch in flavor!