10 Ham Sandwiches That Are Anything But Ordinary

Korean Street Toast on a grey plate
Photo: Chef John

If you're a fan of ham sandwiches, but bored with the same cheese and mustard routine, then try these 10 unique ham sandwich recipes to change things up. Get spicy with a green chile grilled ham and cheese, start the day with a hammy egg maple bagel, or go international with super savory Korean street toast. You'll never go back to run-of-the-mill ham sandwiches after a single bite of these wow-worthy ham sandwich ideas.

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Spicy Ham and Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Spicy Ham and Grilled Cheese Sandwich on a white plate
*Sherri*

Your standard ham-and-cheese melt is upgraded with thinly sliced green chiles for a kick of heat and toasty rye bread for a tangy taste. No green chiles on hand? Reviewers have had success subbing in jalapeños or serrano peppers, but scale back if a person with a sensitive heat palate will be eating. Those peppers can be much hotter than green chiles.

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Mini Ham, Swiss, Rye Sandwiches with Cranberry Onion Relish

Mini Ham, Swiss, Rye Sandwiches with Cranberry Onion Relish on a grey plate
Patty Cakes

If you've got leftover holiday ham, this is the ham sandwich recipe for you. Thickly sliced ham is layered up with Swiss cheese and a rosemary-cranberry sauce that will have you coming back for seconds.

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Ham and Pear Panini

Ham and Pear Panini on a red plate
Holiday Baker

"Adding a fresh cut pear gives the sandwich a nice, light sweetness that you won't forget," says recipe creator AnPan. With sweet pear, salty ham, and tangy mustard, this unique ham sandwich sandwich recipe hits all the taste buds.

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Hambuns

Hambuns on tin foil
Christina

Creamy and cheesy, this melted ham sandwich isn't like anything you've tried before. Each bite is studded with salty olives, savory hard-boiled eggs, and fresh green onions.

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Hammy Egg Maple Bagel

Hammy Egg Maple Bagel
Christina

Delicious for breakfast or dinner, this loaded bagel contains ham with all your morning favorites like eggs, Cheddar, and of course lots of maple syrup. "Great combination of sweet and salty," says reviewer Jillian.

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Korean Street Toast

Korean Street Toast on a grey plate
Chef John

A Korean staple, this hearty ham sandwich has a lot going on. Eggs are cooked with shredded cabbage and carrots, then topped with ham and cheese before getting drizzled with ketchup and mayo. Chef John describes it as "one of the most memorable sandwich experiences of my life."

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Ham and Pineapple Fried Sandwiches

Ham and Pineapple Fried Sandwiches on a white plate
Baking Nana

Despite the naysayers, ham and pineapple are a dynamic duo. In this unique ham sandwich, they're paired up with rich cream cheese and buttery sourdough bread to create a wow-worthy meal.

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Miso Paste Ham Sandwich

Miso Paste Ham Sandwich on a white plate
Linda T

"An alternative ham and cheese sandwich that uses miso and wasabi instead of the traditional mustard and mayonnaise to give it a zesty flavor," says recipe creator MISOHAM. Use white miso for a milder taste, or red miso for an ultra salty sandwich.

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Pesto and Balsamic Waffle Sandwiches

Pesto and Balsamic Waffle Sandwiches on a red plate
Linda T

Herbaceous pesto and sweet balsamic vinegar are instant upgrades to any ham sandwich. This unique ham sandwich recipe is made even more delectable with a quick trip to waffle press, creating extra crispy bread.

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Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders

ham and cheese sliders on baking sheet
Trish

Sweet Hawaiian buns are the perfect vehicle for the team of ham and cheese. These sliders are topped with a buttery poppyseed and onion mixture, then baked to golden brown perfection.

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