Ham and Swiss Sandwich

Name: Ham and Swiss Sandwich
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices rye or sandwich bread; 2 tbsp mustard; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 6 oz sliced deli ham; 4 slices Swiss cheese; Lettuce leaves, optional; Sliced pickles, optional

2 servings8 min prep0 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Ham and Swiss Sandwich

Story updated September 18, 2026

Ham and cheese combinations reflect long European deli and charcuterie traditions, where cured meats and aged cheeses were natural sandwich pairings. This particular combination, using Swiss cheese, became especially common in American delis through the 20th century.

Ingredients

Scale:· 2 servings

4 slices rye or sandwich bread
2 tbsp mustard
2 tbsp mayonnaise
6 oz sliced deli ham
4 slices Swiss cheese
Lettuce leaves, optional
Sliced pickles, optional

Instructions

1Lay out the bread slices and spread mustard on two of them and mayonnaise on the other two.
2Layer the ham and Swiss cheese evenly over the mustard-covered slices.
3Add lettuce and pickles if using, then close the sandwiches with the remaining bread, mayonnaise-side down.
4Cut each sandwich in half and serve right away, or wrap tightly for a packed lunch.

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