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Arby’s Ham and Cheese

This Arby's ham and cheese melt with Arby's sauce copycat recipe is one you are going to love! A quick and easy dinner recipe for the whole family.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Calories: 490 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound deli ham thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Arby's sauce to taste (see below)
  • 8 onion buns
For the Cheddar Cheese Sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ¾ cup milk or more if needed
  • 1 to 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded by hand, not pre-packaged
  • salt & pepper to taste
For the Arby's Sauce:
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Frank's Red Hot sauce to taste (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, cook deli ham until heated through (spray the pan with cooking spray to reduce sticking).
  2. Spread Arby's sauce on one side of each bun and place ham on the bun.
  3. Spoon on cheddar cheese sauce (see below) and serve.
For the Cheese Sauce:
  1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour (whisking constantly) and cook for about 1 minute forming a roux.
  2. SLOWLY whisk in milk until it reaches the desired consistency.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
For the Arby's Sauce:
  1. In a small saucepan combine all the Arby's sauce ingredients.
  2. Simmer over medium heat for a couple of minutes.

Notes

  • Additions to your sandwich:
  • Add red onion for a fresh kick
  • Place on some lettuce leaves for crunch and freshness
  • Jalapeños (pickled or fresh) for spice
  • Slices of ripe tomatoes can make this slider very interesting
  • Fried onion rings will add crunch and flavor

Nutrition Information

Calories 490kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 1472mg (61%) Potassium 357mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 505IU (10%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 328mg (33%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 490

% Daily Value*

Calories 490kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 1472mg 61%
Potassium 357mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 505IU 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 328mg 33%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.