Nothing Beats a Ham Sandwich. We love deli ham sandwiches with the ham sliced thick or thin for a delicious lunch. The ham we always choose is Black Forest Ham with thin slices of deli Swiss or Provolone cheese.
Add a little slather of blueberry jelly and a little mayo to the bread and you have an amazing ham sandwich. Super-yum sandwich time. Serve with some yummy homemade coleslaw or macaroni salad.
Do you want to make an awesome ham sandwich? Heat the ham before placing on the bread or toast.
What type of Ham is Black Forest Ham?
Black Forest Ham is a boneless ham that has been smoked with spices and salt. A delicious ham that originated in Germany that has a black coating on the outside edges of the ham from the salt and spices added before the smoking process. This ham is not to be confused with Virginia ham or with Black Peppered Ham at the Deli.
How Much Ham Per Person Per Sandwich?
We figure about 2-3 oz. per sandwich or 2-3 slices of meat. Again, it all depends on how thick you like your meat cut as to how many slices to use in your sandwich.
How to Make the Best Black Forest Ham Sandwich
Ingredients Needed:
- 2-3 Slices of Deli Black Forest Ham – depends on how thick the slices of ham are.
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 slice Provolone or Mozzarella cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise – learn how to make delicious & fresh homemade mayonnaise
- 1-2 tablespoons blueberry or grape jelly
Toast the bread and spread a thin layer of the mayo on the bottom piece of the toasted bread and the jelly on the top piece of toast.
Using a microwave safe plate, warm the ham and cheese. Add the ham and cheese to the bread slices and then cut in half.
Yummy Ham Sandwich Variations:
- Make a Black Forest Ham and cheese wrap with mayo.
- Skip the jelly and add lettuce and tomato with a little pesto added to the mayonnaise.
- Add some bacon, lettuce and tomato and make it a club sandwich.
- Make a ham & cheese melt by heating the ham and then placing it between the two slices of bread. The inside of the bread should have a thin layer of mayo and the outside of the bread should be buttered. Place the sandwich in a skillet and cook both sides until golden brown and the cheese has melted. Yum.
- Italian Hogies are delicious and easy to make at home. Heat the ham and cheese and lay on a hoagie roll with some sliced salami, shredded lettuce, tomato slices and some Italian dressing drizzled on top.
What Bread is Best to Use?
For our ham sandwiches we typically use a white bread and let the ham and cheese shine through. You can also use a whole wheat bread or a yummy garlic bread.
What Cheese goes well with a Ham sandwich?
We love baby Swiss cheese or a smoked Provolone cheese.
What to Serve with Black Forest Ham Sandwich?
Heinz Tomao Soup
Easy Chicken and Rice Soup
Crockpot Wedding Soup
Make a Delicious Ham and Cheese Sandwich for Lunch
- 2 slices Deli Black Forest Ham
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 slice Provolone cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1-2 tablespoons blueberry or grape jelly
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Toast the bread and spread a thin layer of the mayo on one side of the toasted bread and then jelly on the other slice of bread.
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Using a microwave safe plate, warm the ham and cheese. Add the ham and cheese to the bread slices and cut in half.
What Else Can You do With Black Forest Ham?
Have a ham & cheese salad for lunch or dinner by cutting strips of both the ham and cheese.
Chop ham into small bits and add to your scrambled eggs.
Add thick sliced ham bits to your favorite potato soup recipe.
Add to pizza with pineapple.
Also try our delicious Ham and Cheese Sliders
