Best Ham Sandwiches

Looking around the Internet, a honey mustard made with mayonnaise is popular on ham and cheese sandwiches. Greens such as spinach and arugula along with sliced onion and tomatoes are usually on these sandwiches. One person used dill pickles are theirs. I tried it with mayo on one piece of bread and seeded mustard on the other. Just ham and cheese. It was pretty good. The dill pickles should be farily thin.

Honey Mustard

1 teaspoon Mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Yellow mustard
1 teaspoon Honey

Best Ham Sandwich
from https://barefeetinthekitchen.com/

While visiting Sioux Falls with The National Pork Board a few years ago, Chef Neel built a similar sandwich and he called it the “best ever ham sandwich.” This post was originally sponsored by The National Pork Board and this ham sandwich recipe was inspired by that trip to Sioux Falls, South Dakota a few years ago.

While I expected the sandwich to be tasty, I’m reluctant to ever label anything the “best” of its kind. I took one bite and was sold. This was, indeed, the cream of the crop of deli ham sandwiches. The creamy goat cheese and savory ham are a perfect combination. A spoonful of spicy pepper jam took the whole thing to sigh-worthy heights.

To make this ham sandwich, I followed Chef Neel’s lead and started with a fresh French baguette. After slicing the loaf in half lengthways, I spread each side with a thick layer of whipped goat cheese. Arugula and thin slices of deli ham are piled on next. The sandwich is made complete with a dollop of hot pepper jelly spooned on top.

1 French baguette about 30-36 inches
6 ounces whipped or extra creamy goat cheese
4-6 tablespoons spicy pepper jam
2 ounces arugula
1 pound deli ham sliced very thin

Slice the bread in half lengthwise, forming two flat halves. Spread the goat cheese on each section of bread.

Layer arugula on the bottom half and then ham over the greens. Fold and crumple the ham as you layer it on the bread. Form piles of ham across the bread to create the best texture.'

Spoon the jam over the goat cheese on the top half of the bread. Close the sandwich and slice into smaller sections. Serve immediately.

Note: If you don’t happen to be a fan of goat cheese, this sandwich also works well with whipped cream cheese. However, the cream cheese won’t have the same depth of flavor as the goat cheese in this sandwich.

My favorite way to make this sandwich is with Cranberry Pepper Jam. If you are able to find it in the store, buy it. However, you can make your own!

4 servings (as a meal) 8 servings (as an appetizer)