Ham and Jam Sandwich Recipe (2024)

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John Buckley

The instructions for cutting the baguette (Step 1) are the most confusing instructions I have ever read.

Catherine

Lol. I'm very comfortable with knives, but after reading those bread prep instructions, I tore the thing apart anyway.

Kessel

A colon often precedes an explanation. So... after the colon is where the instructions start. Pretty much anytime you need to cut something in multiple pieces... you first cut in half, then each half in half, and keep doing it until you reach the desired quantity. So you have 4 pieces... can you guess what to do next in order to have each piece ready for a sandwich?

barbA

The baguette instructions are funny. Here you go: Cut your baguette into four equal parts. Split each part as if for a sandwich (or butterfly). This is also a take on the wonderful American left-over turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce, a sandwich I will never forget from my childhood at a fancy hotel in Door County, Wisconsin.

Alan

Mixing the jam with dry mustard at a ratio of 3 to 1 makes a mock mostarda which is delicious on sandwiches. I learned about this in one of Marcella Hazan's books.

Lanette

One of my favorite sandwiches is prosciutto and fig jam on a baguette. Sometimes I add a small handful of mixed sprouts or arugula.

Aidan

I prefer less jam - it really shouldn’t overwhelm the ham. But it is a glorious one.The sweet and savory, is nothing new. I once had a lovely breakfast in a pub across the street from the Palace of Westminster- a bacon sandwich of brown bread - one piece spread with wonderful soft butter, and the other with a surprising schmear of strawberry preserves, with a mound of lovely rashers between. This - at 08:00 - was served with a half-pint of warm beer. I shall never forget it.

Matthew

How about this: cut the baguette into 4 equal pieces and cut each piece lengthwise to split it open - remember - you’re making sandwiches.

Fran Desposito

I think the cutting of the baguette after cutting it into 4 equal pieces should read: then slice each of the 4 pieces through middle to open for sandwich.

Drick

add melted brie..now were talkin

Lauranna

Mixing sweet and savoury is always a winner. One of my favourites is a thick layer of butter on white bread, a strong but creamy cheddar (Orkney is a winner) - sliced, not grated - and bramble jelly. This was mine and my Grandma's secret after-school treat and it fills me with joy every time I make one for myself.

Trace

Delicious with thinly sliced Virginia ham & slightly tart sour-cherry jam from the Middle Eastern grocery store. Tiny layer of butter.

Emmadelle

Here's the low-brow version with what I had on hand: Bob's thin-sliced organic bread + Fresh Market raspberry jam + French's whole-grain mustard + Food Lion deli ham on sale for $4.39/lb cut to #2 thickness + red onion + ground pepper corn. It was good!

Julie M

Wait, how do you slice the baguette?

scraps

A more efficient approach to manufacture this sandwich would be to slice the bread lengthwise, then assemble the sandwich. The halving of the halves could be done at the very end.

Marci Mae

Sooo good! I used Fig preserves, it was lovely!

Kelly

I used honey ham, cherry preserves, Dijon, and salted butter on a fresh baguette. Delicious!

Dman

I’m kind of shocked at how good this was Never would have thought to do it

Susan from Luxembourg

Hmm. I live on the French border so had all the authentic ingredients from "Le Marin" (butter from Brittany with sea salt crystals) to Maille Dijon to Bonne Maman strawberry and red current jam. Followed the recipe exactly. But somehow this did not work for me. Too much going on? In future I will stick with jambon-beurre. PS I just cut the baguette. No drama.

Betsy

Yummy! I like orange marmalade with ham.

John V

I was confused by the baguette cutting instructions as others were, so I read them a second time. Not a challenge.

nickd2833

Brie made an excellent addition

Seth

I made this a year ago with ingredients I had on-hand, and thought it was just OK. Decided to give it another whirl but this time I used Black Forest ham, fresh mini baguettes and a high quality cherry preserve, and what a difference. The ham jam sam has moved into our weekday lunch rotation!

bland

Survey: what’s your favorite jam for the ham jam Sam?

Hind

Added a slice of Tomme de brebis and it pairs quite nicely with the black cherry jam.

Tracy

I used brown honey mustard (out of Dijon), peach jam, black forest ham and sourdough. Thumbs up, will do again :)

KC

Brie and fig jam instead of butter

Brian & Patricia

The baguette-cutting instructions seem pretty clear to •me•.

Michael

Great recipe! I used homemade artisan bread, tavern ham, homemade peach jam, and Kerry Gold butter along with the dijon mustard. Served the sandwich with a green salad with a light lemon vinaigrette dressing and a glass of white wine. Absolutely fantastic.

Ellen

Used this concept to make a sandwich on sandwich bread and it was so good. The mustard and jam make a good combination.

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Ham and Jam Sandwich Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What condiment goes with ham sandwich? ›

Mayo and mustard are classic condiments for a ham sandwich, but there are so many other options you can try!

What goes well with a ham sandwich? ›

Pickles, potato chips, salad (of any kind), soup (of any kind), it's really up to you. Ham sandwiches go with most things. Macaroni and cheese, tomato soup (or so I've heard... I don't really care for it), potato salad, macaroni salad, sliced avocado, a salad, potato chips...

What is common in ham sandwiches? ›

The ham sandwich is a common type of sandwich. The bread may be fresh or toasted, and it can be made with a variety of toppings including cheese and vegetables like lettuce, tomato, onion or pickle slices. Various kinds of mustard and mayonnaise are also common.

What can I use instead of mayo on a ham sandwich? ›

Mayo Substitute: Hummus

Hummus is smooth, creamy and often lemony—which means it can be a good mayo substitute. (It's also easy to make from scratch!) Use hummus as a sub for mayo in sandwiches, or use in combination with another ingredient in dressings and salads.

What cheese goes best with ham? ›

While Swiss is the first cheese that comes to mind with ham, Cheddar is second in popularity (and the first choice for many) for a classic ham and cheese sandwich, and makes a nice plate partner for ham. The sharpness of Cheddar cheese cuts through the sweetness of the glaze and balances the ham's saltiness.

What does a ham sandwich contain? ›

Spread one slice of bread with mustard; spread the other slice with mayonnaise. Lay the lettuce over one of the slices of bread then top with the ham and pickles. Close the sandwich and cut in half. Sandwich can be made up to 4 hours in advance, and kept, tightly wrapped, in the refrigerator.

What is the Queen's jam sandwich? ›

This delicacy was the 'jam penny' - which The Queen was served as a little girl and has eaten for Afternoon Tea ever since, said Mr McGrady. He said the timeless recipe was 'just bread and jam with a little butter, usually strawberry jam.

Is jam or jelly better for sandwiches? ›

If you don't mind the chunks or prefer a little more texture in your bite, jam is a great choice. Just because jam has more fruit in it doesn't mean it's healthier than jelly, however. Both can have a high sugar content.

What's the difference between jam and jelly sandwiches? ›

While jam uses the whole fruit, jelly calls for just the essence — the fruit juice. Jelly has no seeds or fruit pulp in it, and is completely smooth in texture. When jelly is made, the fruit is crushed to extract the juice, which is then strained to keep all the pulp and seeds out.

What condiment goes with ham and cheese? ›

b) Mayo/Butter - Some ham and cheese sandwiches use butter, some mayo. I prefer a mix of both, but you can use one or the other if you'd prefer! c) Dijon Mustard - You only want a very thin dash of this.

Do we need to cook ham for sandwiches? ›

The answer, in short, is if it is cured, smoked or baked, ham is considered “pre-cooked,” and would not technically need to be cooked. This includes the ham that is purchased at the deli. In fact, most ham that is sold to consumers is already cured, smoked or baked.

How many slices of ham do you put in a sandwich? ›

It depends on the thickness of ham and bread slices, personal sandwich taste, the number and size of toppings added to the sandwich and how much meat you like in general. If you really want an exact number, I'd say 2 for thick cut ham and 4–5 if your slices are on the thinner side.

What are the garnishes on ham? ›

Garnish with in-season tangerines, kumquats, and blood oranges. These garnishes pair perfectly with the fresh orange juice and marmalade glaze.

Do you put butter or mayo on ham sandwich? ›

Some ham and cheese sandwiches use butter, some use mayo. I personally like a combo of the two. Having said that you can use one or the other if you'd prefer.

Do people put ketchup on ham sandwiches? ›

Surprisingly, ketchup is a top contender for condiments people would prefer in a perfect sandwich with 61%. When it comes to meat options, regular ham, honey turkey, honey ham, and Black Forest ham are all tied as equally favored choices, each earning 39% of the vote.

Can you put ketchup on a ham and cheese sandwich? ›

It's ok to put ketchup on anything you like to put it on.

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