$6.50 | 340 Calories
This is a straightforward, hot sandwich where the components are grilled right on the flat-top griddle. It’s a quick, satisfying lunch or dinner option.
The standard components are:
- Grilled Toast: Two slices of bread, usually white, buttered and grilled until golden brown.
- Hickory Smoked Ham: One slice of City Ham, cooked on the grill.3
- American Cheese: One slice of American cheese, melted between the ham and toast.4
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💰 Estimated Price
- Average Starting Price: $5.95 (Price may vary slightly by location).6
🍽️ Nutrition Table (Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich on White Toast)
The following nutrition is for the sandwich only (one slice of ham, one slice of cheese, grilled toast).
| Nutrient | Approximate Value | % Daily Value (DV)* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | ~390 kcal | — |
| Total Fat | ~20 g | ~26% |
| Saturated Fat | ~8 g | ~40% |
| Cholesterol | ~40 mg | ~13% |
| Sodium | ~1360 mg | ~59% |
| Total Carbohydrate | ~33 g | ~12% |
| Dietary Fiber | ~1 g | ~4% |
| Sugars | ~9 g | — |
| Protein | ~21 g | ~42% |
🥕 Ingredients & Components
| Component | Key Ingredients (General) |
| Toast | Sliced white bread, butter/margarine |
| Ham | One slice of Hickory-Smoked City Ham |
| Cheese | American Cheese (pasteurized prepared cheese product) |
⚠️ Allergens List
The Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich contains the following major food allergens:
- 🥛 Milk (in the American cheese and the toast/margarine)
- 🌾 Wheat / Gluten (in the toast)
- 🥜 Soy (in the cooking oil, American cheese, and margarine)
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Does the Grilled Ham Sandwich include cheese by default?
Answer: Yes, the menu item often listed as the “Grilled Ham Sandwich” at Waffle House is typically the Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich and includes one slice of American cheese melted with the ham.8
2. Can I get the sandwich on a different type of toast?
Answer: You usually have the option of having the sandwich prepared on white or wheat toast, or sometimes even Texas Toast (for a slightly thicker, melt-style experience). Raisin toast is generally not used for savory grilled sandwiches.
3. Is the ham used in the sandwich the same as the breakfast side meat?
Answer: Yes, it is the same Hickory-Smoked City Ham used as a breakfast side choice.9 This ham is cured and thinly sliced. Note: Country Ham is a separate, more expensive item that customers can sometimes upgrade to.
4. Can I add toppings like lettuce or tomato to the grilled sandwich?
Answer: Yes, but if you want fresh toppings like lettuce and tomato, you are ordering the Ham & Cheese Sandwich (which is typically not grilled), or you can ask the staff to add them to the grilled version. They will usually charge a small fee for the additions.
5. Why is the Grilled Ham Sandwich so high in sodium?
Answer: The high sodium content ($\sim 1360$ mg) comes primarily from the three core ingredients: 1) The City Ham itself, which is a cured meat, 2) The American Cheese, and 3) The heavily buttered and grilled toast.