Black Friday Cherry Glazed Ham Sandwiches
This quick assembly sandwich transforms leftover holiday ham into a satisfying meal in under 10 minutes. Pan-toasted bread with melted Swiss cheese, tangy mustard-mayo spread, and garlic pickles create a classic deli-style sandwich at home. Perfect for using up batch-cooked ham throughout the week.
Equipment
- Pan
- Knife
- Spatula
Ingredients
Sandwich
- 2 slices Sandwich Bread hearty, Italian, French, sourdough, or ciabatta
- 2 slices Swiss Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 6 oz Ham spiral sliced, use leftovers
- 2 oz Tomato sliced
- 1 oz Pickles sliced, garlic spiced
- Butter for toasting
Instructions
- Lightly toast the bread in a pan with a little butter until golden.
- Spread the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on one slice of bread.
- Lay the Swiss cheese on the other slice.
- Let the cheese melt while the bread toasts.
- Layer the ham on the slice with the melted cheese.
- Add tomato and pickles.
- Close the sandwich and slice in half.
Notes
Pan-toasting the bread with butter serves double duty—it crisps the bread while providing the heat to melt the cheese directly on the slice. This technique eliminates extra steps and dishes. The sandwich works with any leftover spiral ham, not just cherry-glazed versions. Swap the Swiss for provolone or cheddar, or use whole grain mustard instead of Dijon for variation. Store components separately if making ahead—the bread will stay crispier. This is the kind of assembly meal that makes batch cooking a holiday ham worthwhile, giving you quick lunches and dinners for days without repetitive plates.
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