Ham sandwich

Ham sandwich
Ham sandwich made with focaccia, with lettuce and mustard
TypeSandwich
Place of originUnited Kingdom
Main ingredientsTwo pieces of sliced bread, sliced ham
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Ham and cheese sandwich
A grilled ham and cheese sandwich, in a cast-iron frying pan (croque-monsieur style)
TypeSandwich
Main ingredientsSliced bread, cheese, ham

The ham sandwich is a type of sandwich with ham as a primary ingredient. 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, sliced pickles, or sometimes potato chips. Various kinds of mustard and mayonnaise are also common.

The main components of a ham sandwich—sliced bread and sliced cooked ham—are readily available in Western supermarkets. As a result, they are a common component of packed lunches due to their ease of preparation and consumption.