Growing up, we always had a honey-glazed ham for Christmas and special occasions, so it’s my pleasure to recreate that tradition, and share this delicious recipe with you today. This Copycat Honey Baked Ham is perfectly sweet and savory, with tender slices and crispy, caramelized edges. This recipe is a must-make recipe for holidays, family dinners, or a delicious alternative to turkey at Thanksgiving.

COPYCAT HONEY BAKED HAM

Making a copycat honey baked ham recipe at home has never been easier. With just a fully cooked spiral ham and a few pantry staples for the glaze, you can achieve a tender, delicious honey ham without special equipment. The process involves warming the ham, brushing on a homemade sweet honey glaze, and finishing under the broiler for that signature crispy edge. Even beginners can pull off a restaurant-quality ham with this recipe. Don’t forget to save this recipe now so you have it ready for your next party or family gathering!

Find my expert tips on how to make a copycat honey baked ham from scratch below! Don’t forget to tag me in all of your creations @lifeinthelofthouse on Instagram and Facebook. Let’s stay connected. ❤️

Why You’ll Love This Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe:

• Sweet & Savory: This homemade copycat ham delivers tender, juicy slices with a golden, caramelized crust that rivals any store-bought honey-baked ham every time.
• Approachable Recipe: This ham recipe is quick to prepare, irresistibly delicious, and sure to impress everyone at the table.
• Classic Main Course: This ham is great for holidays, large family gatherings, and Thanksgiving dinner.

Ingredients

Ham

• 1 fully cooked spiral-sliced ham, 8 to 10 pounds
• 1 cup orange juice (or pineapple juice)

Glaze

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

For The Ham

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Remove all the plastic and plastic insert from the ham. Set the spiral ham cut side down in a roasting pan or large baking dish.

Pour the orange juice into the bottom of the pan to help keep the ham moist. Loosely tent the pan with foil and bake for 10 minutes per pound, until the ham is heated through—about 1 hour and 20 minutes for an 8-pound ham.

For The Glaze

While the ham is in the oven, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, honey, mustard, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and apple cider vinegar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes, until slightly thick and shiny.

Once the ham is warmed through, remove it from the oven and increase the temperature to 425°F. Brush half of the glaze generously over the ham, making sure it gets down between the slices. Return the ham to the oven uncovered and bake for 10 minutes, until the glaze caramelizes.

For that classic Honey Baked–style, brush the ham with the remaining glaze and switch the oven to broil. Broil for 2 minutes, keeping a close eye on it so the sugar doesn’t burn. For extra caramelization, sprinkle a bit of additional brown sugar over the top before broiling.

Remove the ham from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Servings

Serves 10.

Storage and Reheating

Store the leftover honey-baked ham, let it cool slightly, then place slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. To reheat, cover the ham with foil, add a splash of orange or pineapple juice to keep it moist, and warm in a 275-300°F oven until heated through. Avoid microwaving if possible, as it can dry out the ham.

Holly’s Tips for The Best Copycat Honey Baked Ham:

• Select The Right Ham: Choose a high-quality, fully cooked spiral-sliced ham, 8–10 pounds, for the best texture and flavor. Spiral-sliced hams make glazing easier and provide that signature honey-baked ham presentation.
• Juice Matters: Use fresh orange juice for a bright citrus flavor or pineapple juice for a sweeter, tropical twist. Pouring it into the pan prevents the ham from drying out during baking.
• Glaze Like a Pro: Make sure the glaze is warm and smooth before brushing it on the ham. Applying half the glaze before baking and the rest before broiling.
• Don’t Skip The Broil: Broiling for 2 minutes gives the ham that signature crispy, crunchy crust. Keep a close eye to prevent burning, and optionally sprinkle extra brown sugar for a deeper caramel finish.
• Make It Your Own: Add a teaspoon of ground ginger or a splash of bourbon to the glaze for extra warmth.

Similar Recipes

Craving something similar? Make my Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham.

Looking for an easy appetizer? Try these Baked Ham and Cheese Roll Ups.

Wanting something different? This Crock Pot Pineapple-Ginger Glazed Ham adds a tropical flavor, perfect for spring holidays and warm weather.

Searching for more ham dishes? Try these highly-rated recipes: Crock Pot Maple Brown Sugar Ham, Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Alfredo, and Ham and Cheese Tortellini.

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Copycat Honey Baked Ham

This recipe features a sweet, caramelized glaze with a crisp coating and juicy, tender ham slices—perfect for holidays or special dinners!

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Servings 10

Ingredients

Ham

• 1 fully cooked spiral-sliced ham 8–10 pounds
• 1 cup orange juice (or pineapple juice)

Glaze

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

For The Ham

• Preheat the oven to 325°F. Remove all of the plastic and plastic insert from ham. Set the spiral ham cut side down in a roasting pan or large baking dish.
• Pour the orange juice into the bottom of the pan to help keep the ham moist. Loosely tent the pan with foil and bake for 10 minutes per pound, until the ham is heated through—about 1 hour and 20 minutes for an 8-pound ham.

For The Glaze

• While the ham is in the oven, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, honey, mustard, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and apple cider vinegar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly thickened and shiny.
• Once the ham is warmed through, remove it from the oven and increase the temperature to 425°F. Brush half of the glaze generously over the ham, making sure it gets down between the slices. Return the ham to the oven uncovered and bake for 10 minutes, until the glaze caramelizes.
• For that classic Honey Baked–style crunch, brush the ham with the remaining glaze and switch the oven to broil. Broil for 2 minutes, keeping a close eye on it so the sugar doesn’t burn. For extra caramelization, sprinkle a bit of additional brown sugar over the top before broiling.
• Remove the ham from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

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I originally published this recipe in 2011 and have since added new photos, updated the recipe, and added more helpful information.

I remember the first time I made Chicken Cordon Bleu. It was an epic failure. Kale and I had only been married a few months. One night we planned to have some friends over for dinner, and I thought making Chicken Cordon Bleu would be a great dish to impress with! It involved pounding the chicken, which I had never done, and rolling the chicken, and blah blah blah. Yeah, it didn’t turn out so well. At all. It was lacking in flavor and looked silly. I was so embarrassed!

EASY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Now looking back at that disastrous dinner, I wished I would’ve had this recipe for Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu! It is so delicious and could not be any easier to prepare. There are no loops you need to jump through. All you do is cut the chicken breasts lengthwise to form thinner cutlets then layer the ham and Swiss cheese right on top. Sprinkle on some fresh breadcrumbs and pop them in the oven. So easy and so good!

What really makes this chicken so outstanding is the Parmesan-Dijon Cream Sauce to spoon over the top! It is super delicious. This chicken will be a permanent dish in our dinner rotation. A big thank you goes out to Mel from  Mel’s Kitchen Cafe for such an awesome recipe!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 2 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
• 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise to form 2 thinner cutlets. (You will have 6 thin chicken breast cutlets total)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 12 slices honey ham
• 12 slices thinly sliced Swiss cheese

PARMESAN-DIJON CREAM SAUCE

• 2 Tablespoons salted butter
• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and melted butter. Set aside.

Lay the 6 chicken breast cutlets in a single layer in the baking dish. Layer each chicken breast with two slices of ham, overlapping so they cover the entire breast. Lay two slices of Swiss cheese overlapping to cover the ham. Repeat with all chicken breasts, ham slices, and Swiss cheese. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the tops of all the chicken.

Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, cheese is bubbling, and breadcrumbs are golden brown.

PARMESAN-DIJON CREAM SAUCE

Prepare the sauce while the chicken bakes. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt the 2 Tablespoons of butter. Stir in the flour, whisking constantly. Cook for about 1 minute. Slowly pour in the milk, still whisking constantly. Stir in the chicken bouillon granules. Continue to whisk constantly until the mixture begins to simmer and thicken, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Once the sauce has thickened, turn the heat down to low and stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese melts. Keep the sauce warm until chicken is finished cooking. Serve each chicken cordon bleu with warm Parmesan-Dijon sauce. Enjoy!

SERVINGS

This recipe is designed to comfortably serve six people, making it a great choice for family dinners or small gatherings. Each serving is generous, ensuring that each portion is fully satisfying with chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, and that scrumptious sauce!

VARIATIONS

• Cheese: Swiss cheese is the classic choice, but you can use your favorite cheese here! Using a cheese you like, will ensure this tastes extra fabulous!
• Breadcrumbs: fresh white breadcrumbs are what we prefer. If you like more of a crunch you can use crushed Cornflakes instead. Panko and crushed ritz crackers would work just as great!
• Sauce: The Parmesan-Dijon sauce is a game-changer, but you can also eat the chicken without it!

LEFTOVERS

This dinner also makes great leftovers. (That is if you have any to spare once your family has cleaned their plates.) Simply store any extra in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. When you’re ready to reheat, you can do so in the microwave or bake in the oven on a baking sheet.

ENJOY THIS RECIPE? HERE ARE MORE CHICKEN FAVORITES!

Ranch Chicken – juicy, tender chicken breasts covered in a crispy golden coating of cornflakes, Parmesan cheese, and zesty ranch flavoring

One Pan Brown Sugar Italian Chicken and Veggies – this sweet and unique dinner is packed with protein, vegetables, and your kids are going to love it!

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas – all your favorite fajita ingredients are cooked together in one spot to save you on dishes, and cooking preparation.

Sweet and Sour Chicken – this popular Asian dish, just got a whole lot tastier and healthier. Breaded pieces of chicken tossed in a sweet and sour sauce.

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Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken cutlets topped with honey ham, Swiss cheese and fresh breadcrumbs. The Parmesan-Dijon cream sauce makes this chicken incredibly delicious!

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Author Holly

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 2 Tablespoons salted butter melted
• 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise to form 2 thinner cutlets (you will have 6 chicken breast cutlets in total)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 12 slices honey ham
• 12 slices thinly sliced Swiss cheese

Parmesan-Dijon Cream Sauce

• 2 Tablespoons salted butter
• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and melted butter. Set aside.
• Lay the 6 chicken breast cutlets in a single layer in the baking dish. Top each chicken breast with two slices of ham, overlapping so they cover the entire breast. Lay two slices of Swiss cheese overlapping to cover the ham. Repeat with all chicken breasts, ham slices, and Swiss cheese. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the tops of all the chicken.
• Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, cheese is bubbling, and breadcrumbs are golden brown.

Parmesan-Dijon Cream Sauce

• Prepare the sauce while the chicken bakes. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt the 2 Tablespoons of butter. Stir in the flour, whisking constantly. Cook for about 1 minute. Slowly pour in the milk, still whisking constantly. Stir in the chicken bouillon granules. Continue to whisk constantly until the mixture begins to simmer and thicken, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Once the sauce has thickened, turn the heat down to low and stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese melts. Keep the sauce warm until chicken is finished cooking. Serve each chicken cordon bleu with warm Parmesan-Dijon sauce. Enjoy!

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Oh, how I love these Spiral Stuffed Rolls. Ham, cheddar cheese, broccoli, and a few other delicious ingredients are what fill the inside. They are so yummy! I like to use my easy homemade pizza dough. It creates the most delicious rolls you’ve ever tasted. If you are short on time, then use premade dough and you’ll be good to go!

These amazing rolls are perfect for an easy weeknight meal, and are terrific leftovers the next day. I divided the original recipe in half for my family. It made 12 rolls, so it feeds about 4 people. If you’re serving more people just double this recipe below.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough or use my homemade pizza dough
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 Tablespoons salted butter, softened
• 1 cup chopped ham
• 3/4 cup finely chopped broccoli
• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Press pizza dough out into a large rectangle; about 12 x 16 inches.

In a small bowl, mix together the butter and cream cheese until combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough. Top evenly with the chopped ham, broccoli, cheese, parmesan cheese and green onion.

Roll the dough up into a log, pinching the seam to seal. Slice the roll into 12 one-inch pieces. Place the rolls onto the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Serve and enjoy!

SERVINGS

This recipe creates 12 small rolls. These can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Serve them as an appetizer at your next gathering, allowing guests to savor the delicious combination of flavors with each bite. Alternatively, pair them with a crisp salad or a bowl of soup for a satisfying lunch or light dinner. These rolls also make a fantastic addition to any brunch spread, offering a flavorful twist on traditional rolls that will impress even the most discerning palates.

VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY

These amazing rolls can easily be adapted to suit vegetarian preferences by simply omitting the ham from the filling. Instead, you can incorporate additional vegetables or plant-based protein options to create a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian version of this dish. Consider adding ingredients such as sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, and or spinach to the filling mixture to enhance the flavor profile. With a bit of creativity and experimentation, you can create a delicious vegetarian variation of these rolls that’s sure to delight vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

PREPARE AHEAD

For those looking to plan ahead, these delicious rolls can be prepared in advance and stored for later enjoyment. Simply assemble the rolls as directed, then cover and refrigerate them for up to one day before baking. Alternatively, you can freeze the unbaked rolls for longer storage. Arrange the sliced rolls on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, then transfer them to a freezer bag or container. When ready to bake, simply place the frozen rolls on a baking sheet and bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time, if needed.

PERFECTLY MADE PIZZA DOUGH

When it comes to crafting the perfect Spiral Stuffed Rolls, having the right pizza dough is essential, and my recipe for The Best Pizza Dough is the ideal choice. This tried-and-true recipe yields a dough that is not only easy to work with but also produces deliciously light and fluffy rolls with a golden-brown crust. With just the right balance of ingredients, including flour, yeast, water, oil, salt, and a touch of sugar, this dough achieves the perfect texture and flavor for creating mouthwatering stuffed rolls. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or new to the world of homemade dough, the recipe is sure to elevate your culinary creations!

ENJOY THIS RECIPE? HERE ARE A FEW MORE FABULOUS ROLLS!

Ham and Cheese Roll Ups – Pastry dough that is flakey and buttery wrapped around succulent ham and gooey cheese. So good, you’ll want seconds!

Cheesy Lasagna Roll Ups – A great way to make sure everyone eats their supper! Tender lasagna pasta rolled up with cheese and sauce ready to serve.

Raspberry Orange Rolls – This sweet and tart treat is topped off with a generous glaze drizzle. This is such a great dessert that doubles as breakfast with coffee.

Pepperoni Roll Ups – A perfect recipe to keep your kids snacking all day on something homemade, and from the freezer! They’ll be asking for these soon.

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Spiral Stuffed Rolls

Ham, cheddar cheese, broccoli, and more are what fill the inside of these Spiral Stuffed Rolls. They are so delicious and make for a great appetizer, lunch or dinner!

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Author Holly

Ingredients

• 1 can (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough or use my homemade pizza dough recipe
• 6 ounces cream cheese softened
• 2 Tablespoons salted butter softened
• 1 cup chopped ham
• 3/4 cup finely chopped broccoli
• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Press pizza dough out into a large rectangle; about 12 x 16 inches.
• In a small bowl, mix together the butter and cream cheese until combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough. Top evenly with the chopped ham, broccoli, cheese, parmesan cheese and green onion.
• Roll the dough up into a log, pinching the seam to seal. Slice the roll into 12 one-inch pieces. Place the rolls onto the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Serve and enjoy!

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This Ham and Cheese Tortellini will become your family’s new favorite dinner! Well, it’s become ours anyway. This dish is so incredible and comforting. Loaded with ham, peas and cheese-filled tortellini- it is a sure winner for lunch or dinner!

When I whipped this up for lunch the other day my kiddos were raving the entire time. Except for Kallen. He was picking his peas out and asking me why I would put them in? LOL Other than that he gobbled his up too.

I did use Pepper-Jack cheese in this, and the even though the kids still loved it, they said it was a tiny bit spicy. Next time I make it for them I’ll use Mozzarella or White Cheddar cheese instead. As for Kale and I, the Pepper-Jack cheese was amazing.

Oh, and I must remind you that this is a one pot meal. Yes, Ma’am. Easy dinner and easy clean-up makes me love this all the more. 😃

MORE SKILLET PASTA RECIPES YOU’LL WANT TO TRY!

Tortellini Alfredo

Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo

Easy Skillet Lasagna

Taco Noodle Skillet

Skillet Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

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Ham and Cheese Tortellini

Loaded with ham, peas, and creamy sauce, this cheese-filled tortellini is simple to make and so delicious!

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Author Holly

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 8 ounces deli ham diced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 bags (9 ounces, each) refrigerated cheese tortellini *see note
• 1/2 cup baby peas frozen
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 ½ cups shredded Pepper Jack or Mozzarella cheese divided

Instructions

• Melt butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until onion is translucent. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add ham. Cook and stir about 5 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and tortellini. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and let mixture come to a boil. Cover with lid, then reduce heat to low. Simmer 10 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Remove lid; stir in peas and cream. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over the top. Place under broiler in oven until cheese is melted. (Watch closely the entire time so you don't burn it!) Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*Can also use frozen tortellini. No need to thaw first. 

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I love making casseroles any time of the year. They’re typically easy, delicious, and filled with ingredients I always have on hand. This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole has become the latest family-favorite of ours!

Layers of chicken, ham, Swiss cheese and a super simple sauce, this casserole comes together easily. You bake it to perfection then serve it over cooked egg noodles, rice or whatever your heart desires. 

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU CASSEROLE

Have you ever tried a traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu entrée? It is something worthy of being a masterpiece. A chicken breast is rolled around a succulent slice of ham with Swiss cheese in the middle. This piece of chicken is then breaded and baked until the chicken is cooked through. Once you slice it open all the cheese begins to ooze out, and it becomes a thing of beauty.

This recipe gives you everything that’s delicious about this dinner, but without all the hassle. Each chicken breast is sliced into bite-size pieces and then topped with panko breadcrumbs, milk and eggs. Next, is a layer of ham and Swiss cheese. It then gets topped with a creamy chicken mixture and then baked until it’s bubbling and golden.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 small chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1 & 1/3 cups milk, divided
• 1 large egg
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 8 ounces deli ham, cubed
• 4 ounces Swiss cheese, cubed
• 1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of chicken soup

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Lay the chicken pieces into the bottom of the prepared dish. Spread out evenly.

In a large bowl, whisk a 1/3 cup of milk and the large egg together until combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken pieces. Sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs all over the top. Season with salt and pepper. Top the breadcrumbs evenly with the ham and Swiss cheese.

Whisk chicken soup and the remaining 1 cup of milk. Pour mixture evenly over everything. Cover the pan with foil. Bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.

SIDE DISH OPTIONS

I like to serve this casserole over cooked egg noodles or steamed white rice. Both give a solid, good carbohydrate base, so you feel full and satisfied. A small side green salad goes a long way as well to help balance everything out. Another vegetable side that will make this an elegant meal is my Parmesan Roasted Broccoli.

SERVINGS

This casserole serves 6 adult-size servings.

ADDITIONS

Try adding crumbled bacon over the top just as the dish is finishing. It will blow your mind at how much flavor it adds to the dish! If you want to really make this a 5-star presentation just add a little minced parsley over the top after it’s finished baking to add a pop of color.

ENJOY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU AS MUCH AS I DO? HERE ARE A FEW MORE INSPIRED RECIPES!

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu – A simple, sophisticated meal that will have your family thinking you’re a part time Michelin star chef. Chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, and a creamy sauce.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna – Your favorite French dish just got renovated as an Italian classic. Tender lasagna noodle with layers of ham, Swiss cheese, and a creamy sauce.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Stuffed Shells – Jumbo pasta shells are cooked until al dente then stuffed with ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, and a creamy sauce, then baked to perfection.

Malibu Chicken – Tender chicken breast is topped with melted Swiss cheese, sliced ham, a crispy coating, and a honey mustard sauce.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

All the flavors of traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu in casserole form. This easy dish is a family-favorite!

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Ingredients

• 3 small chicken breasts cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1 ⅓ cups milk divided
• 1 large egg
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 8 ounces deli ham cubed
• 4 ounces Swiss cheese cubed
• 1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of chicken soup (or use this homemade recipe)
• cooked egg noodles or rice to serve with

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Lay the chicken pieces evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
• In a large bowl, whisk a 1/3 cup of the milk and the large egg together until combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken pieces.
• Sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs all over the top. Season with salt and pepper. Top the breadcrumbs evenly with the ham and Swiss cheese.
• Whisk chicken soup and the remaining 1 cup of milk. Pour mixture evenly over everything. Cover the pan with foil.
• Bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve over cooked egg noodles or rice. Enjoy!

Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe.

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Finger foods are usually a hit at any dinner party. Everyone loves nabbing a little snack off a tray while sipping a beverage and engaging in great conversation. Often the food becomes the topic of conversation, and I’m going to give you a recipe that is about to steal the show. My Baked Ham and Cheese Roll Ups are easy to make and bursting with appetizing taste and texture.

BAKED HAM AND CHEESE ROLL UPS

These delightful roll ups start with an easy homemade dough and filled with honey ham and Swiss cheese. A savory mustard sauce is poured over the top and then they’re baked to perfection. My secret to the best Baked Ham and Cheese Roll Ups is using my recipe for The Best Pizza Dough as the base. The dough itself is super simple to make and is truly delicious. A little bit of prep goes a long way with this recipe! 

MEAT AND CHEESE OPTIONS

The beautiful part about this recipe is that it is so diverse! I love making them with ham and cheese because the flavor is good, and I know my kids will eat them. If you are serving a crowd who likes variety try using combinations of roast beef and cheddar, turkey and provolone, or chicken and pepper jack cheese. The sky is limitless with possibilities using this base recipe.

ENJOY THIS RECIPE? HERE ARE A FEW MORE FAVORITES!

Monte Cristo Croissants – Sweet and savory croissants with ham, turkey, muenster cheese served with raspberry jam.

Ham and Cheese Sliders – Baked sandwiches that are little and packed with savory flavor.

Baked Chicken Taquitos – Crispy flour tortillas wrapped around chicken and a creamy Mexican cheese.

Winger’s Sticky Chicken Fingers – Crispy chicken fingers coated in a sweet and spicy glaze.

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Baked Ham and Cheese Roll Ups

Baked Ham and Cheese Roll Ups are filled with honey ham, Swiss cheese, and topped with golden mustard sauce. These rolls are savory, buttery, and so delicious!

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Ingredients

Dough:

• 1 cup warm water (100 degrees F.)
• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 Tablespoon instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Filling:

• 1 pound honey ham sliced thin
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Mustard Sauce:

• 5 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
• 1 Tablespoon mustard
• 1/2 Tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon poppyseeds

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick spray. Set aside.
• For Dough: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, fitted with the dough hook, mix the warm water, sugar, oil, yeast and salt. Add the flour gradually until a soft dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. The dough should be soft and smooth. Knead the dough for 3 minutes in stand mixer. Cover dough with a kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes. Once dough has rested, roll it out into a large rectangle. About 18×12-inches.
• Filling: Top the dough evenly with the slices of ham, then sprinkle evenly with the shredded Swiss cheese. Starting with the longer end, roll dough up over the filling to form a large log. (Just like you would roll up cinnamon rolls.) Then cut into 12 equal pieces. Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet. 3 across and 4 down. Cover rolls with a kitchen towel and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Mustard Sauce: Combine the melted butter, mustard, minced onion and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl. Stir to combine then pour sauce evenly over the rolls.
• Bake rolls for 14 to 16 minutes or until dough is golden-brown. Carefully remove from oven and let stand about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe yields 12 roll ups

1 roll up = 275 calories / 15 fat / 23 carbs / 13 protein

 

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To me, there’s nothing better than a delicious sandwich or wrap. They have all 3 macros combined into one tasty handheld meal. To celebrate my two favorite things to eat, I have gathered together 20+ Delicious Sandwich and Wrap Recipes. Now I have them all in one convenient place on the blog!

I have classics such as Turkey Ranch Club Wraps and Ham and Cheese Sliders to unique lunches like my Thanksgiving Leftover Panini and Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwich. Whatever mood strikes or whichever occasion you are getting ready for this set of recipes is the ultimate go-to.

CAN THESE 20+ SANDWICH AND WRAP RECIPES BE PREPARED AHEAD OF TIME?

If you are packing lunches for a day out of the house, or for many guests, then there are definitely a few selections that I would recommend preparing ahead of time. Some of my favorites when I am packing a picnic are my Strawberry Chicken Wraps. Perfect light, bright, and fresh wraps that go well with any outdoor scenery.

I also love to prepare my Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches for an afternoon outing. When I make these, I keep the chicken salad and croissants separate until I serve them. This way the bread stays firm and doesn’t get soggy.

ARE THERE ANY CARB-FRIENDLY SANDWICH OR WRAP RECIPES?

If you are trying to watch your intake of carbohydrates, I have a few recipes that will work just right for you. First, my Cheeseburger Lettuce Wraps will give you all the things that you love about eating a homemade grilled cheeseburger, without the bun. They are just as juicy and flavorful, only with less calories.

Next, I recommend P.F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps. They don’t have a bun, but are absolutely amazing! I could eat them every single day and be completely satisfied.

CHICKEN BACON RANCH LETTUCE WRAPS

CROCK POT CHICKEN CHEESESTEAK SANDWICHES

BACON CHEESEBURGER WRAPS

TURKEY RANCH CLUB WRAPS

P.F. CHANG’S CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

CLUB CROISSANTS

CHEESESTEAK SANDWICHES

MONTE CRISTO WAFFLE SANDWICH

CROCK POT CHICKEN CAESAR WRAPS

CHEESESTEAK SLIDERS

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS PANINI

CROCK POT SWEET BBQ BEEF SANDWICHES

CHEESEBURGER LETTUCE WRAPS

STUFFED FRENCH BREAD

CHICKEN STUFFED FRENCH BREAD

HAM AND CHEESE SLIDERS

STRAWBERRY CHICKEN WRAPS

STICKY CHICKEN FINGER WRAPS

CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANT SANDWICHES

CLUB SANDWICHES

GRILLED MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES

SLOW COOKER FRENCH DIP SANDWICHES

SLOPPY JOES

CRISPY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN WRAPS

 MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

I have a thing for fried rice. The flavors, the textures, oh I just love it. One of the most popular recipes on the blog is my homemade Fried Rice with Sweet and Sour Chicken. I make it all the time, especially when we have friends or family over for dinner. It’s most definitely guest-worthy, and always a hit! 🙂

This Hawaiian fried rice recipe I’m sharing today is a new favorite. It has all the elements of traditional fried rice, but with a lot more flavor and texture. This rice is packed with diced ham, red bell pepper, and to me the winning ingredient.. pineapple! It adds a slight sweetness to every bite and makes this rice so heavenly.

One of the biggest tips I can give for perfect fried rice is using day old, cold rice. The firmness of the cold rice is what gives it the perfect texture.

If you use fresh cooked rice, it will make the mixture mushy! So take my word for it, make the rice in the morning, or the day before, and then place it in the fridge in a sealed container. Once it’s been in the fridge for at least 6 to 8 hours it should be nice and cold and ready to go!

ENJOY THIS RECIPE? HERE ARE A FEW MORE OF MY FAVORITE TROPICAL RECIPES!

Teriyaki Chicken Kebabs – Skewers of tender chicken morsels and pineapple marinated and grilled in a savory, sweet teriyaki sauce.

Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken – A tangy and sweet Hawaiian dish full of garlic, pineapples, and bell peppers.

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Pizza – A fantastic flavor fusion of a traditional BBQ Chicken Pizza with sweet and juicy bits of pineapple.

Coconut Banana Bread – A sweet dessert bread full of banana and coconut for the best tropical flavor combination.

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Hawaiian Fried Rice

Hawaiian Fried Rice is so delicious! It’s easy to prepare and packed with diced ham, red bell pepper, and the winning ingredient- pineapple! It adds a slight sweetness to every bite and makes this rice so heavenly.

Servings 4

Author Holly

Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 Tablespoon sesame seed oil
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil divided
• 1 red bell pepper diced (ribs and seeds removed)
• 2 cups diced ham
• 2 green onions diced (divide the white and green parts of the onions)
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 5 cups cold, cooked white rice
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup pineapple pieces

Instructions

• In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, sesame oil and hot sauce. Set aside.
• In a large, non-stick skillet, heat a 1/2 Tablespoon of the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Next, add the ham and the chopped white parts of the green onions. Cook and stir until ham is slightly browned. Stir in the garlic and cook another minute. Pour this mixture into a bowl; set aside.
• Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the same skillet until hot, and then add the cold rice. Cook and stir rice, breaking up the clumps. Cook until rice is thoroughly heated, about 8 minutes.
• Push the rice to one side of the skillet. Crack the eggs onto the other side of skillet and stir until lightly scrambled and set. Stir the eggs and the ham mixture into the rice. Pour the soy sauce mixture into the rice and cook, stirring until combined and hot.
• Turn off the heat, stir in the pineapple and green parts of the onions. Serve!

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Stuffed Shells is the new and amazing dinner your family has been waiting for! This recipe takes all the classic ingredients of traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu and stuffs it inside jumbo pasta shells. They are out of this world delicious and so satisfying!

I love that this dish is simple enough to make any day of the week, and fancy enough to serve at a nice dinner party. These are sure to be a hit no matter when they’re served!

SIDE DISH OPTIONS

Whenever I make pasta dishes I like to serve them with a green salad. Pasta can feel heavy sometimes, so it’s nice to have something light to go with it. But, I should mention, a little garlic bread can totally complete a meal like this too!

MAKE AHEAD

To prepare in advance, make the recipe exactly as written up until the baking point. Don’t bake. Cover and place pan in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When ready to eat, bake covered for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and hot. This will ensure that they are fresh, warm and fabulous.

ENJOY THIS RECIPE? HERE ARE A FEW MORE OF MY FAVORITE PASTA DISHES!

Chicken & Alfredo Stuffed Shells – Large pasta shells stuffed with chicken, broccoli, and Alfredo sauce.

Red and White Pasta – Penne noodles that are baked in Alfredo and marinara pasta sauce.

Creamy Pasta Primavera – Linguine noodles paired with fresh vegetables and Parmesan cheese in a creamy sauce.

Pizza Stuffed Pasta Shells – Your favorite pizza toppings stuffed inside jumbo pasta shells.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Stuffed Shells

Chicken Cordon Bleu Stuffed Shells have all the classic ingredients of traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu baked inside jumbo pasta shells. They are delicious!

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 1 box (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells
• 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
• 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken breast
• 1 cup cubed ham
• 1 cup cooked, chopped bacon, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 jar (16 ounces) Alfredo sauce (OR use my homemade Alfredo sauce recipe)
• chopped Parsley, for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.

  Cook jumbo pasta shells, in a large pot of water, until al dente. Carefully drain hot water and set each pasta shell out, not touching, on a large baking sheet that has been covered in parchment paper. Let shells cool enough to handle.
• In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 1 cup of Swiss cheese, the chicken, ham, and 3/4 cup of the bacon. Season with the salt, pepper and garlic powder. Gently stir to combine everything.
• Fill each cooked shell with 2 Tablespoons of the chicken cordon bleu mixture. Place each stuffed shell in the prepared baking pan, lining side by side. Repeat with remaining mixture and shells. (You may have a few shells leftover.)
• Pour Alfredo sauce all over the filled shells in pan. Sprinkle evenly with remaining Swiss cheese and chopped bacon all over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

  Serve warm and chopped Parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

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These Monte Cristo Croissants are just like the classic monte cristo sandwiches everyone has come to know and love. The only difference is that they’re rolled up in crescent dough rather than being placed on top. This makes it so they are easier to grab and keeps all of the delicious fillings where they should be: inside!

One of the many things I love about monte cristos are the savory flavors from the meat and cheese, but also the sweetness from the raspberry jam and powdered sugar. Which means you can enjoy these warm croissants any time of the day!

Have one for breakfast to start off your morning, for lunch to help get you through the afternoon, or for dinner to finish off the night. No matter when you choose to indulge in one you just can’t go wrong! 

The flavors in these croissants melt together in the most heavenly ways to give you a comforting meal that the whole family will love. There’s so many different textures and flavors from the different meats, melty cheese, flaky croissant and sweet jam that you won’t be able to get enough!

INGREDIENTS

Everything you love about a classic monte Cristo, but instead of placing the ingredients on flat croissants, you roll them up into it! 

• Crescent roll dough: To make life easy I use Pillsbury’s pre-made refrigerated crescent dough.
• Turkey: sliced deli turkey works best, but if you have leftover turkey you could also use that.
• Honey ham: same as with turkey just use deli ham or any leftover meat you have.
• Muenster cheese: yes, it has to be Muenster! (not really, but it is recommended). Swiss cheese is another great option.
• Raspberry jam: any jam or preserves will do!
• Powdered sugar: for that little extra something.

ALTERNATIVES

A few ways to make these your own:

• Jam/preserves : you can use just about any flavor of jam you want! Strawberry, blackberry, or grape are just a few options.
• Cheese: I know I said it has to be Muenster cheese, but it doesn’t actually have to be. If you don’t have it you can use whatever cheese you have, but keep in mind Muenster gives the best flavoring (in my opinion).
• Dough: you don’t have to use store bought, you could also make it from scratch and shape it yourself. You could also use low-fat crescent rolls to try and keep things a tiny bit cleaner!

LEFTOVERS

I suggest you eat these the same day you make them. I feel the crescent dough doesn’t hold up well for very long. 

MEAT OPTIONS

Whatever meat you have on hand works fine. Making these after Thanksgiving? Use the leftover turkey! After Easter or Christmas? Use the leftover ham!

Similar Recipes

Monte Cristo Sandwiches: Sweet and savory sandwiches made with buttery flaky crescents, ham, turkey, cheese and jam!

French Dip Crescents: Savory little beef sandwiches with melty cheese all wrapped up in warm and golden crescents.

Chicken & Bacon ranch Crescents: Flaky, buttery crescent rolls with thinly sliced deli chicken, cooked bacon, cheese and a hint of ranch dressing.

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Monte Cristo Croissants

Slices of ham, turkey and muenster cheese are baked in buttery, flaky croissants and served with raspberry jam.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1/4 pound honey ham thinly sliced
• 1/4 pound oven-roasted turkey thinly sliced
• 4 slices Muenster cheese sliced in half to create 8 small slices
• 8 teaspoons seedless Raspberry jam
• 1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
• On a clean work surface, unravel crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Lay triangles out onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Top each triangle with one slice of ham, one slice of turkey and one half slice of muenster cheese.

  Roll up each into a crescent shape. Bake for 15 minutes, or until crescents are golden-brown and cooked through.

  Let rest 5 minutes before serving with raspberry jam and a sprinkling of powdered sugar, if desired. Enjoy!

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Ham and Cheese Sliders are savory baked ham sandwiches brushed with a tangy and buttery mustard poppy seed sauce. They’re so fast and easy to put together. Make these sliders and you’ll never want to go back to those plain (and boring) ham and cheese sandwiches again!

HAM AND CHEESE SLIDERS

These sliders have been a family favorite for years. I’ve made them for a million different events, or at least it feels that way, and they never disappoint! You could name just about any sort of family party or gathering, and sure enough these ham and cheese sliders have been on the menu. It’s no surprise why, they are SO easy to whip up, taste incredible and make for the ultimate party food to feed a whole crowd!

Who doesn’t love layers of sliced ham and gooey cheese between two dinner rolls baked to perfection? And who wouldn’t love said gooey ham and cheese sandwich covered in the most buttery, tangy and flavor-filled poppy seed mustard sauce? Only a crazy person wouldn’t, that’s who. 😉

As if these babies aren’t great enough, they are also easily customizable! By that I mean you could easily switch up the meat, cheese or rolls that you use depending on your personal preference.

If you’re not really a fan of ham, go ahead and swap it out for turkey! Or if you do like ham, you can also try different flavors like honey-glazed, smoked or maple depending on the flavor profile you’re shooting for. Going along with the flavor, if you want something a little more sweet to go with the savory, you could use sweet Hawaiian rolls instead of normal dinner rolls. My family has actually tried them this way many times and they taste amazing!

Serve these at any picnic, party or social gathering and there won’t be one sandwich standing. Ham and Cheese Sliders also make for an easy weeknight dinner when you’re not in the mood to hear complaints from those picky eaters of yours.

MORE SANDWICH RECIPES YOU MAY LIKE:

Club Sandwiches

French Dip Sandwiches

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Chicken Caesar Sandwiches

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Ham and Cheese Sliders

Hot ham and cheese sandwiches covered in a savory poppyseed mustard sauce. These sandwiches are a hit at any party!

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Author Holly Lofthouse

Ingredients

• 12 good quality Dinner Rolls
• 12 slices thinly sliced Honey Ham
• 12 slices Swiss Cheese

POPPYSEED MUSTARD SAUCE

• 5 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 Tablespoon Yellow Mustard
• 1/2 Tablespoon Minced Onion
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/2 Tablespoon Poppyseeds

Instructions

• Place bottom halves of rolls in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Top each bottom with one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese. Cover each roll with their top half.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Whisk in the mustard, minced onion and worcestershire sauce ingredients. Carefully pour the sauce evenly over all of the rolls. Sprinkle the tops of rolls with the poppyseeds. Let stand about 10 minutes or until butter has set slightly.
• Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 350 degrees F. for 12-15 minutes. Remove foil and place back into oven for 2 minutes or until cheese has completely melted. Serve warm.
• FREEZER INSTRUCTIONS: Prepare sandwiches as directed above. Do not bake. Place sandwiches in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze up to 2 months.

  To reheat: thaw sandwiches in the fridge up to 24 hours. Bake in a 350° F. oven for 20 – 30 minutes or until heated through.

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Is there anything better than a classic club sandwich? These traditional Club Sandwiches have been my go-to recipe for years, especially for parties, and I’m so thrilled to share it with you. Never underestimate a simple club sandwich recipe; these are a staple at every spring picnic and summer party.

Here at The Lofthouse, we love to plan Family Night at least twice a month, usually with a fun theme like Game Night or Craft Night. This time, we kept Movie Night cozy with a great film and a platter of these easy club sandwiches. Everyone loved them! My kids quickly asked for seconds. These sandwiches are family-friendly, shareable, and always the first thing to disappear anytime you serve them!

CLUB SANDWICHES

Every great sandwich starts with a delicious base. Start with toasted bread as a sturdy base. You’ll need 6 slices of your favorite bread. I recommend white, sourdough, ciabatta, or honey whole wheat for the best club sandwich. Then comes the fun part: layering on the flavor. Pile on savory turkey and ham, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomato,  with creamy mayo and a touch of tangy mustard to bring it all together. Toasting the bread adds the perfect crunch, while the melty Colby-Jack brings everything together for that classic deli-style sandwich everyone loves. This club sandwich recipe works great for easy weeknight meals, potlucks, and any event where you need something fast and simple. The result is two large sandwiches, but you can easily double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd.

Find my expert tips on how to make homemade club sandwiches below! Don’t forget to tag me in all of your creations @lifeinthelofthouse on Instagram and Facebook. Let’s stay connected. ❤️

Why You’ll Love This Club Sandwich Recipe:

• Classic Deli Club Sandwiches: A timeless combination of meats, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and creamy spreads.
• Quick & Easy: Simple ingredients and minimal prep make this perfect for lunch or a fast dinner.
• Customizable & Versatile: Easily swap meats, cheeses, or spreads to suit your diet and taste.
• Great for Sharing: Cuts into triangles for a fun, shareable meal or party platter.

Ingredients

• 6 good-quality slices of bread
• 1/2 pound deli turkey, thinly sliced
• 1/2 pound deli ham, thinly sliced
• 2 slices Colby-Jack cheese
• 4 slices cooked bacon
• 4 slices of tomato
• romaine lettuce
• mayo
• mustard

Instructions

Toast bread in a toaster until golden-brown. Let cool completely before building sandwiches. Take one slice of bread and slather it with mayo/mixture (as much or as little as you like).

Top that slice of bread with 3 pieces of turkey. Top turkey with romaine lettuce and 2 slices of bacon.

Take another slice of bread and top it with the bacon. Slather that bread with a little more mayo/ mustard mix. Add 3 pieces of ham, 1 slice of cheese, 2 slices of tomato, and lettuce. Top with one more piece of bread.

Slightly press the top of the sandwich down to help everything stay together. Repeat the same process with the remaining ingredients and 3 pieces of bread. 

You will have 2 large sandwiches total. Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles and serve. Enjoy!

Servings

Yields: 2 large club sandwiches (serves 2 to 4), each cut into 4 triangles. Feel free to double or triple the ingredients to serve a larger crowd for parties or potlucks.

Storage

To store club sandwiches, keep the ingredients separate whenever possible, toast the bread, cook the bacon, and slice the vegetables ahead of time, but assemble the sandwiches just before serving to maintain freshness and crunch. If you need to store fully assembled sandwiches, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. For longer storage, you can refrigerate the components individually and assemble as needed.

Holly’s Tips for The Best Club Sandwiches Recipe:

• Use High-Quality Bread: Use sturdy bread like sourdough, ciabatta, or honey whole wheat to hold all the layers together without getting soggy. Lightly toasting the bread adds extra crunch and flavor.
• Use High-Quality Ingredients: Fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and quality deli meats make a big difference in flavor. Choose Colby-Jack for that classic deli taste.
• Layer To Your Liking: Stack your turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and cheese evenly if you want a light sandwich, or make it more hearty by doubling the layers!
• Slice Sandwiches Strategically: Cut the club sandwiches into triangles for easier handling and a classic presentation that’s perfect for potlucks, parties, and family dinners.
• Make It Your Own: Add avocado, pickles, or your favorite cheese. You can also swap deli meats or use grilled chicken for a different flavor profile while keeping the classic stacked look.
• Serve Sandwiches Fresh: Assemble just before serving to maintain the crunch of the bread and the freshness of the ingredients. If making ahead, store components separately and layer right before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Similar Recipes

Craving something similar? Make Chicken Caesar Sandwiches.

Wanting something different? Try my Turkey Ranch Club Wraps.

Looking for more sandwich recipes? Make these next: Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches, Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich (Copycat), Cheesesteak Sandwiches, and Sweet BBQ Beef Sandwiches.

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Club Sandwiches

Club Sandwiches are always a favorite at my house! These delicious sandwiches are easy to make and are great for lunch or dinner!

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 2 large sandwiches

Author Life in the Lofthouse

Ingredients

• 6 good-quality slices of bread
• 1/2 pound deli turkey thinly sliced
• 1/2 pound deli ham thinly sliced
• 2 slices colby-jack cheese
• 4 slices cooked bacon
• 4 slices of tomato
• Romaine lettuce
• mayo
• mustard

Instructions

• Toast bread in toaster until golden-brown. Let cool completely before building sandwiches. Take one slice of bread and slather with mayo/mixture. (as much or little as you like).
• Top that slice of bread with 3 pieces of turkey. Top turkey with romaine lettuce and 2 slices of bacon.
• Take another slice of bread and top it over the bacon. Slather that bread with a little more mayo/ mustard mix. Add 3 pieces of ham, 1 slice of cheese, 2 slices of tomato and lettuce. Top with one more piece of bread.
• Slightly press the top of the sandwich down, to help everything stay together. Repeat same process with remaining ingredients and 3 pieces of bread. You will have 2 large sandwiches total. Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles and serve!

Notes

Yields: 2 large sandwiches (serves 2 to 4)

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I am so grateful I married a man that has the same taste in food that I have. Not that we have a sophisticated palate or anything like that, but Kale doesn’t like to eat weird things like liver and onions and I’m so thankful for that. haha! 😉

We like our food simple and classic. Club sandwiches are one of our big time favorites. When we eat out at a diner we both always order a club. It’s kind of funny. We have done that since we started dating.

Last week I was getting ready to make lunch and realized I didn’t have any regular sandwich bread left. Luckily, I had some buttery, delicious croissants from Costco, so we whipped us up these Club Croissants and dove straight into club heaven. 😉

These croissant clubs are filled with slices of honey ham, turkey and bacon with green leaf lettuce and tomato slices. We added some pepper-jack cheese instead of regular cheddar this time. It gave the sandwiches just a little bit of kick that was totally delicious.

Thankfully, these sandwiches are so easy to whip up they can be made any old time. Next time we have a picnic I know what I’m making!

MORE SANDWICH RECIPES YOU MAY LIKE:

Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches

Club Sandwiches

Chicken Caesar Sandwiches

Monte Cristo Sandwiches

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Club Croissants

Turkey, ham, bacon and more layered in soft, buttery croissants!

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Author Holly

Ingredients

• 6 medium croissants sliced in half lengthwise
• 1/2 pound deli turkey thinly sliced
• 1/2 pound honey ham thinly sliced
• 6 slices pepper-jack cheese
• 12 slices cooked bacon
• green leaf lettuce
• tomato
• red onion sliced thin
• mayonnaise
• mustard

Instructions

• Place bottom halves of croissants onto a clean surface. Spread desired amount of mayo and mustard on each half.
• Place two slices of turkey and two slices honey ham over the mayo and mustard. Top with one slice of pepper-jack cheese.
• Place bottom halves of sandwich, two at a time, in microwave and heat for 15 seconds or until cheese is slightly melted.
• Add two slices of bacon over cheese on each croissant half. Top bacon with desired amount of lettuce and tomato.
• Close all sandwiches with top halves. Serve and enjoy!

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Try these other delicious ham recipes: Crock Pot Pineapple-Ginger Glazed Ham, Ham and Cheese Tortellini, Crock Pot Maple Brown Sugar Ham and Scalloped Potatoes Ham and Corn Bake.

I talk about Halloween and Christmas so much I forget to mention a holiday that holds a special place in my heart- Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving for all the obvious reasons but the main reason I adore it is because of the childhood memories it brings back.

Going to my Grandma Lu’s house for Thanksgiving as a child was always special to me. Her Thanksgiving meals were incredible to say the least. My Grandma Lu was a super classy lady. She would set the most fabulous table with all of her best china, and had a buffet table that was lined with every delicious food you could imagine. Including a honey glazed ham.

Grandma’s ham was always amazing. I can close my eyes and still feel like I’m back in her dining room eating that delicious dinner and hearing all the adults talking, and all the cousins laughing and running around. I miss those days so much. 🙂

This recipe for Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham is cooked in a crock pot with a sweet honey glaze that is full of fall flavors- cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. It is savory, a bit sweet and so delicious!

Now as an adult I enjoy cooking this special holiday dinner for my family. I have also kept Grandma’s tradition alive by always making this ham a long with a turkey. My kids actually prefer the ham over the turkey! Go figure. haha.

Christmas is another time I cook this ham. It makes for incredible leftovers as well. It goes great in breakfast casseroles, sandwiches or just reheated with some mashed potatoes. Yum!

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Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham

Save room in the oven with this Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham. This delicious ham is slowly cooked with a honey glaze that is bursting with flavor!

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 4 hours hours

Servings 10

Ingredients

• 7 to 8 pound bone-in spiral sliced ham
• 2 Tablespoons butter melted
• 3 Tablespoons honey
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

• Spray a large slow cooker insert with cooking spray. (I use a 7 quart size).
• Remove ham from wrapper and place in the bottom of prepared slow cooker. Stir together melted butter and honey then drizzle all over ham and inside ham slices. Cover with lid and cook on low heat 3 to 4 hours.
• In a medium bowl, add sugar, onion powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Stir to combine. Sprinkle HALF of this mixture all over the cooked ham. At this point you can cover again and let sugar mixture caramelize while in the slow cooker for another 30 to 45 minutes.
• OR you can very carefully, using oven mitts, remove slow cooker insert to oven and place under broiler for 1 to 2 minutes. (*ONLY the insert, not the entire slow cooker*) I placed mine under the broiler for 2 minutes and it carmelized perfectly!
• Carefully remove from oven and place insert back inside crock pot and cover with lid. Turn off heat.
• Meanwhile, pour the remaining sugar mixture in a small saucepan. Add 3 Tablespoons water. Stir and let come to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and pour glaze all over ham.
• Slice and serve ham warm. Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from: The Chunky Chef.

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I came across this recipe the other day when I was looking through some of my food photos. When you’re photographing food all the time I guess some can get lost in the mix.. lol. Like this Ham & Cheese Penne. I can’t believe I had forgot to post this dish! Because I definitely remember us loving this one.

This casserole comes together quickly and easily with easy ingredients you probably have on hand. The homemade cheese sauce coats the pasta, ham and spinach perfectly and tastes so good. This is comfort food at its finest! I think I’m going to have to make this one again asap. 😀

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Ham and Cheese Penne

This Ham and Cheese Penne is a classic, quick, and easy weeknight dinner full of flavors the whole family will enjoy!

Servings 8

Author Holly

Ingredients

• 1 box (16 ounces) penne pasta
• 1/4 cup butter cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk I used 2%
• 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups diced ham fully cooked
• 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Set aside.
• Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain water.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat then add both cheeses, garlic powder and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted.
• Add cooked penne to sauce mixture. Stir in ham and spinach.
• Pour mixture into prepared baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Serve and enjoy!

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I was more than ready for Spring to arrive and now it’s finally here! I love this time of year and being outside with my family. We had our first barbecue the other evening and enjoyed the beautiful weather! The next morning we had the perfect Spring brunch with these amazing Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwiches.

I decided to surprise my husband with his favorite Monte Cristo Sandwiches, but with a small twist! I saw some frozen waffles and instantly thought waffle sandwiches knowing they would be perfect with the Monte Cristo fillings.

Layers of ham, turkey and cheese are between three golden waffles. The best part is the raspberry jam! These yummy sandwiches are great for breakfast, brunch or even dinner. My family went head over heels for these.

These delicious Monte Cristos come together in hardly any time. Serve them at your next breakfast or brunch and I promise you that everyone will love them!

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Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwiches

Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwiches have layers of ham, turkey, cheese, and raspberry jam placed between golden waffles. A yummy brunch treat!

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 9 freezer Eggo Homestyle Waffles
• 1 cup seedless Raspberry Jam
• 1 package (8 ounces) Honey Ham, thinly sliced
• 1 package (8 ounces) Oven-Roasted Turkey, thinly sliced
• 1 block (8 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• powdered sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

• Toast the waffles in a toaster, according to package directions. Set aside.
• Make sandwiches by topping one waffle with 1 Tablespoon of Raspberry Jam, 1/3 cup cheese and 2 slices Honey Ham. Top Ham with another waffle.
• Top that waffle with another Tablespoon of Jam and 2 slices Oven-Roasted Turkey. Place another waffle over turkey to make one sandwich.
• Carefully place one sandwich, at at time, on warmed skillet and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly browned. Flip onto other side and cook until cheese is melted. Repeat with all the remaining waffles and ingredients.
• Dust the tops with a sprinkling of powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Yields: 3 sandwiches

Serves: 6 (one half sandwich per serving)

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