This is no ordinary ham sandwich.

Having a busy night and need a fast dinner?

Make a ham sandwich.

Southern Living Ham Sandwich on a blue plate

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Putting together a meal for a friend or loved one?

Your kids have friends coming over for the afternoon?

So do you need instructions?

Southern Living ingredients for ham sandwich

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But here you are, so we’ll offer them anyway.

Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly over each bread slice.

It doesn’t overwhelm the rest of the ingredients but isn’t a shrinking violet either.

ham sandwiches being built

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If you don’t like muenster, consider a mature Cheddar or Colby Jack.

This ham sandwich recipe calls for a classic deli smoked ham.

Black Forest ham would make a great option.

honey mustard spread in a bowl

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Don’t skip it entirely though.

Just put it in a separate bag.

Then, add salt and pepper to the slices just before you put them on the sandwich.

honey mustard spread over bread slices

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bread slices with tomatoes and cheese

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ham sandwiches open face

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