Best 7 Zesty Ham Sandwich Recipes

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In the culinary world, a well-crafted sandwich can elevate simple ingredients to a harmonious ensemble of flavors. Among these culinary creations, the zesty ham sandwich stands out as a tantalizing delight. Its carefully chosen ingredients—tender ham, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy cheese, and tangy condiments—come together to create a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. As you embark on this culinary journey, we present a collection of delectable recipes that will guide you in crafting the perfect zesty ham sandwich, sure to leave you craving for more.

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

ZESTY BACON 'N' HAM SANDWICHES



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"This well-balanced 'sandwich meal' makes a great late-night supper without that full feeling that can keep you up," explains Cecelia Smith from Great Valley, New York.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon pickled pepper rings, chopped
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
2 kaiser rolls, split
2 bacon strips, cooked and halved
16 spinach leaves
2 slices tomato
4 red onion rings
2 slices provolone cheese
2 ounces sliced lean deli ham

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the pickled peppers, mayonnaise, mustard and relish. Spread over cut sides of each roll. On bottom halves, layer the bacon, spinach, tomato, onion, cheese and ham; replace roll tops.

Nutrition Facts :

ULTIMATE HAM SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large egg yolk (from a pasteurized egg)
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
Kosher salt
1/2 cup vegetable or grapeseed oil
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Spread Homemade Mayonnaise (recipe follows) on a thick slice of crusty white or rye bread. Top with Bibb lettuce, sliced tomato, thick slices of leftover ham, a few dill pickle slices and sliced cheddar cheese. Spread whole-grain mustard on another slice of bread, then close the sandwich.
  • Whisk the egg yolk, vinegar and 1 tablespoon water in a medium nonreactive heatproof bowl (glass or ceramic). Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside. Bring 2 inches water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Set the bowl with the yolk mixture over the saucepan (do not let the bowl touch the water). Slowly whisk until a thermometer inserted into the yolk mixture registers 150 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Set the bowl with the yolk mixture in the ice water to stop the cooking; whisk just until the mixture is lukewarm (do not let it get cold).
  • Put the bowl with the yolk mixture on a damp towel. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Combine the oils in a measuring cup. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle the oil into the bowl in a thin stream until smooth and thick. If at any point the oil is not emulsifying into the mixture, stop adding the oil and whisk to combine before continuing. Whisk in 1 to 2 teaspoons water if the mayonnaise is too thick. Season with salt. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days.
  • Yield: 1 cup

ZESTY HAM SANDWICH



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I learned that in Rome and other parts of Italy, pizza simply started out as bread with oil and herbs on it. In some locales, cheese, tomato and grilled meat were added. With the basic original pizza ingredients surrounding me, I was inspired to make a modern version of an ancient food and this recipe was born.-Mara Mcauley, Hinsdale, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 submarine roll (6 to 7 inches)
2 to 3 thin slices fully cooked ham
3 to 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 small tomato, thinly sliced
4 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
4 fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon prepared Italian salad dressing or reduced-fat Caesar vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Split roll enough to open (don't cut all the way through); place open-faced on a baking sheet. Layer remaining ingredients in order listed over roll. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and sandwich is warm. Fold top of roll over and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1816mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

THE BEST HAM SANDWICHES EVER



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This recipe was given to me by my mom and I made them the first time for a football party. Everyone liked them so much that I ended up making more that day. Now they are what I have to take everywhere. They are wonderful, easy to make, and are loved by everyone. You can't go wrong!

Provided by darcy_arend

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 24 small sandwiches, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -12 packages of sweet hawaiian rolls (the small dinner roll looking ones)
1 1/2 lbs of virginia ham (NOT honey ham)
12 slices swiss cheese
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dried onion
poppy seed

Steps:

  • You will need two 9 x 13 pans. Place the bottoms of 12 rolls in each pan. Place ham (about 2 shaved slices or so) on the rolls. Cut the cheese slices into 4 parts and place 2 small pieces on each sandwich. Put the dinner roll tops on. In a sauce pan, mix butter, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, and dried onions. Wait until all butter is melted and then pour the melted mixture over the ham sandwiches (I know it sounds weird but TRUST me). Sprinkle the buns with poppy seeds and cover with foil. Let refrigerate overnight (If not able to wait, it is okay. They still taste great if made right away). Preheat oven to 350 and uncover sandwiches. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes and serve. They are great hot and even at room temperature Enjoy!
  • *I have made these with turkey also and they are good. Not as great as the ham, but they are good.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 33.8, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 128.7, Sodium 1545.3, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 30.6

ROCKY'S ZESTY HAM CROQUETTES



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This recipe for ham croquettes is great for leftovers; it's a nice treat from the boring next-day ham and cheese sandwich or ham dinner.

Provided by Rocco

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds leftover baked ham
4 eggs, divided
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup fresh chopped garlic
¼ cup dried minced onion
3 cups Italian-style bread crumbs
2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon water
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Grind ham into a large bowl.
  • Beat 3 eggs in a small bowl.
  • Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and dried onion; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture into the bowl with the ham; add the beaten eggs, 1 cup bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, brown sugar, and black pepper. Mix by hand until combined; mold into 15 to 18 medium croquettes, or rectangular balls.
  • Beat remaining 1 egg in a bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Pour remaining 2 cups bread crumbs into a large nonstick baking pan. Dip each croquette in the egg and roll in bread crumbs.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add croquettes; fry in batches until golden brown, about 10 minutes total. Place finished croquettes on a paper towels to drain excess oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 90.9 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 817.5 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

ZESTY TURKEY AND HAM SANDWICH



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Combine two great lunch meats in our Zesty Turkey and Ham Sandwich. On a French baguette with Italian dressing, this turkey and ham sandwich is delicious!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp. KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil Cracked Pepper Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1 French bread baguette (1 lb.), split
5 lettuce leaves
4 slices KRAFT Provolone Cheese
1 pkg. (15 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Combos The Classic
1/4 cup banana pepper rings
6 CLAUSSEN Kosher Dill Sandwich Slices

Steps:

  • Mix mayo and dressing until blended; spread onto cut side of top half of baguette.
  • Fill baguette with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 1140 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

HEALTHY AND ZESTY TURKEY HAM SANDWICH



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I put this together when I was really craving a really tasty sandwich but couldn't spare the fat grams or calories for a big blowout sandwich.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices brown bread
2 slices turkey ham
1 slice low-fat American cheese
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1 pickle
1/4 cup low-fat Coleslaw
1/4 cup alfalfa sprout

Steps:

  • Spread low fat mayonnaise on one slice of bread and the honey mustard on the other slice.
  • Put cheese on the mayonnaise slice of bread, top with coleslaw and then ham.
  • Chop pickle up into dime sized slices and arrange on top of ham. Then top with alfalfa sprouts and honey mustard slice of bread. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.7, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 2.4, Sodium 1061.1, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 10.6, Protein 7.6

Tips:

  • Choose the right bread: A sturdy bread like sourdough or a hearty wheat bread will hold up well to the fillings. Avoid soft, fluffy breads like white bread or sandwich bread, as they will get soggy easily.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The fresher and better quality the ingredients, the better your sandwich will taste. Look for thick-cut ham, ripe tomatoes, and crisp lettuce.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless variations on the classic ham sandwich. Try adding different cheeses, spreads, and vegetables to find your perfect combination.
  • Make it a meal: Serve your ham sandwich with a side salad or soup for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

The ham sandwich is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and satisfying. With a few simple tips, you can make the best ham sandwich you've ever tasted. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, give the ham sandwich a try. You won't be disappointed.

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