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    Air Fryer Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

    Published: Mar 7, 2024 · Modified: Apr 16, 2025 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food—simple, satisfying, and totally timeless. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a hearty breakfast, this classic sandwich layers savory slices of ham with melty cheese between two slices of bread, then grills or toasts it until golden brown and crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside

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    • Why You Will Like This Recipe
    • Ingredients Needed Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
    • How to Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches  
    • Recipe Tips
    • What to serve with Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches?
    • Other Recipes to Try 
    • Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

    Why You Will Like This Recipe

    If you’re looking to level up your plain ol’ hot ham and cheese sandwich—this is the way to do it. These sandwiches are baked in the oven or air fryer until the cheese is hot and bubbly, and then topped with a flavor-packed buttery glaze made with minced onion, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and melted butter. It's simple, but seriously next-level. I've been making them like this ever since I tried it!

    Also, shoutout to King’s Hawaiian for selling a pack of just four sweet rolls. That’s the perfect amount for one or two people—no waste, no leftovers. Not sponsored, just genuinely obsessed with their buns

    Make this recipe for Air Fryer Ham and save some of the leftover slices for these sandwiches.

    Ingredients Needed Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

    • Dinner Rolls  - Make your own homemade buns or buy them at the store. Check the bakery section at your grocery store.  The one where I live makes really good dollar buns and my family loves those. They are highly requested at Holidays. Kings Hawaiian works really well with this recipe. 
    • Cheese -  Swiss is what I normally use but cheddar would also work 
    • Sliced Deli Ham - can also use sliced Turkey meat 
    • Herbed Butter - Minced onions, prepared mustard, Worcestershire Poppy Seeds, and melted butter. The melted butter brushes easier onto the buns when it is melted. 
    • Trader Joe’s Everything Bagel Seasoning is another great option to sprinkle on top of the buns for seasoning. 
    • See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    How to Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches  

    Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°. In a small mixing bowl mix onion, mustard, Worcestershire, and poppyseeds. Leaving the dinner rolls intact, slice them open so that you have one solid top and bottom. P.S. Sorry for the messy counter top. 🙂

    Step 2: Place the bottom half on a baking sheet. Line the bottom half of the rolls with ham and cheese.

    Step 3: Return the top part of the rolls on top of the ham and cheese. Drizzle the butter and seasoning mixture over the top of the rolls.

    Step 4: Cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes or till warmed through. Separate with a sharp knife and serve.

    Step 5: Instead of an oven, place the sandwiches in the air fryer and place the buns on top. Then Drizzle with the melted butter. Air Fry for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

    Recipe Tips

    If you don't cover the sandwiches in the oven with tin foil the butter will turn a brown or black color on top of the sandwiches. Not a pretty presentation.

    Instead of poppy seeds and onion flakes try it with Everything But the Bagel Seasoning from Trader Joes.

    What to serve with Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches?

    Ham and cheese sandwiches is a classic comfort food that is loved by many. It's a simple yet delicious sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. When it comes to serving grilled cheese, there are many options that can complement its rich and savory flavor. Here are a few suggestions:

    1. 5 Ingredient Tomato and Basil Blender Soup: This is a classic pairing that has been enjoyed for generations. The acidity of the tomato soup balances the richness of the cheese, making it a perfect match.
    2. Salad: A simple green salad with a light vinaigrette dressing can add some freshness and crunch to your meal. It's a great way to balance out the richness of the cheese and bread.
    3. Easy Homemade Pickles: Adding a few slices of pickles to your plate can add some tanginess and crunch to your meal. They are also a great palate cleanser between bites of the sandwich.
    4. Chips: A side of potato chips or veggie chips can add some texture and crunch to your meal. It's a simple addition that can make your meal more satisfying.

    Other Recipes to Try 

    • Air Fryer Little Smokies
    • Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
    • Sweet Potato and Ground Beef Bowls
    • Air Fryer Steak Fajitas
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    • Author: Jenna
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 15 - 20 min
    • Total Time: 25 min
    • Yield: 12 1x
    • Category: Lunch
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    If you’re looking to elevate your plain hot ham and cheese sandwich check out this recipe! The sandwich is baked in the oven until the cheese is hot and bubbly and then a flavorful butter made with minced onion, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and butter gets brushed on top of the bun. I’ve been making my sandwiches this way ever since.


    Ingredients

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    For the butter

    • 1 tbsp. dried minced onions
    • 2 tsp. prepared mustard
    • a splash or two of Worcestershire sauce
    • ½  tbsp. poppy seeds
    • 1 bottle of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray

    For the sandwiches

    • 1 dozen dinner rolls 
    • 12 slices of deli ham ham
    • 96% fat-free 12 Slices of Sargento Ultra Thin sliced Swiss cheese

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a small mixing bowl mix onion, mustard, Worcestershire, and poppyseeds. Leaving the dinner rolls intact, slice them open so that you have one solid top and bottom.
    2. Place the bottom half on a baking sheet. Line the bottom half of the rolls with ham and cheese. Return the top part of the rolls and spray the butter evenly over top. Sprinkle with the seasoning.
    3. Cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes or till warmed through. Separate with a sharp knife and serve.
    4.  Instead of an oven, place the sandwiches in the air fryer and place the buns on top. Then Drizzle with the melted butter. Air Fry for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. 
    5. Serving Size: 1 sandwich

    Notes

    myWW points: Blue: 6; Green: 6; Purple: 6

    Points are calculated with the WW recipe builder app and not using the nutrition info. 


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
    • Calories: 169
    • Sugar: 4g
    • Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Carbohydrates: 23g
    • Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 8g

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    Comments

    1. Jenna says

      March 18, 2021 at 7:10 pm

      Nope.

    2. Kim says

      March 18, 2021 at 7:01 pm

      Do you use then entire bottle of I Can’t Believe it’s not butter?

    3. Jenna says

      July 29, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      I use the recipe builder to figure out points. If you are unsure you can always check against that. Thanks!

    4. Katie says

      July 29, 2020 at 4:03 pm

      Hello! I have had these sandwiches before and they are amazing so it is crazy to think that I can have these on WW. I just started with WW so if I am reading this correctly, for one sandwich is 6 WW points? Thanks!

    5. Jenna says

      December 26, 2017 at 10:16 am

      Thanks Kathy!

    6. Kathy E. says

      December 26, 2017 at 10:04 am

      I made a pan of these delectable sandwiches for our Christmas Eve family gathering. They were amazing and not a bit was leftover! People were even picking out the gooey, crunchy bits left in the pan! I was a bit hesitant to brush the buttery topping over the buns, thinking it should go inside the sandwiches, but I'm glad I followed your instructions...they were perfect! Thank you for an awesome recipe! It's one I will surely use again as I know my family will be requesting them!

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    8. jeanette seeburg says

      June 26, 2014 at 4:02 pm

      Yummy food that will make you hungry!!!!

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