This easy Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich recipe is crispy, melty, and an easy, family-friendly meal you can throw together in minutes, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Meet our “better than basic” Grilled Ham and Cheese
Grilled Ham and cheese is one of our go-to’s for busy weeknights, and the simple honey mustard sauce we add to it is my favorite part! Good quality ham, bread and cheese are essential; your sandwich is only as good as your ingredients! I always slice the cheese by hand so I know it's extra fresh.
Check out my other sandwich recipes, like Ham and Cheese Sliders, Meatball Subs, Patty Melt, and Croque Madame.
How to make Grilled Ham and Cheese:
Assemble Sandwich: Make the honey mustard sauce by stirring all ingredients until smooth (can be made ahead and refrigerated). Optional: Spread a thin layer of sauce on the inside of each bread slice. Layer sandwiches with ham and 3 slices of cheese.
Cook and Serve: Butter the outside of each sandwich and cook in a skillet over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Serve warm with extra honey mustard sauce for dipping. Serve with Tomato Basil Soup, a green salad, pasta salad, or sweet potato fries.
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Grilled Ham and Cheese
Equipment
Ingredients
Sandwich:
- 8 slices bread , I recommend an Artisan or sourdough bread, or even a croissant.
- 2 Tablespoons butter (28 g)
- 4 slices ham , high quality ham from the deli, like black forest, honey, smoked Virginia, or use leftover spiral ham.
- 8 slices cheddar cheese , or Swiss, provolone, white cheddar, or your favorite kind.
Honey Mustard Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey (85 g)
- 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard (30 mL)
- 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard (15 mL)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (113 g)
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (5 mL), optional
Instructions
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Make honey mustard sauce by combining all ingredients in a bowl and stirring until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use (can be made in advance).¼ cup honey, 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard, 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard, ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
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Optional: Spread a thin layer of honey mustard sauce on the insides of the bread slices.8 slices bread
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Layer sandwiches with 3 slices of cheese (or more!) and a slice of ham. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Butter the outsides of the sandwich bread.4 slices ham, 8 slices cheddar cheese, 2 Tablespoons butter
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Cook: Add the sandwich to the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden. Flip to the other side and cook for a few more minutes until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown. Serve warm, with honey mustard sauce for dipping.
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I originally shared this recipe March 2016. Updated August 2020 and August 2025.
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